Picnomon acarna
Family Asteraceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Soldier Thistle, Yellow Plumed Thistle |
| Synonyms | Carduus acarna L.; Carlina acarna (L.) M.Bieb.; Cirsium acarna (L.) Moench; Cnicus acarna (L.) L. |
| Longevity | Annual |
| Growth form | Herb |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Adhesive (burrs, sticky, awns, hairs etc), Wing/Achene/Pappus, Tumbleweed |
| Maximum height (m) | 1 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Information unavailable |
| Native range | Northern Africa, western Asia, Europe |
| Exotic range (Australia) | VIC |
| Exotic range (other) | Information unavailable |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Agricultural land, Pastures, Riparian systems, Roadsides, Wastelands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Gravel/stony, Sandy |
| Decade of introduction | 1900 |
National Climate Change Impact
Invasive Class 2
Species has either an increase in the area of suitable habitat or habitat suitability of observations under RCP 8.5 2065 compared to current climate suitability.
Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences
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Current suitable habitat
2035 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
2065 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
Recorded occurrences
(Australia)
Recorded occurrences
(global)
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