carduus

• Род однолетних или многолетних чертополохов, произрастающих в Старом Свете, характеризующийся колючими стеблями и листьями.

A genus of annual or perennial thistles native to the Old World, characterized by prickly stems and leaves.

uncountable · proper noun

1. Genus of thistlesC2formalscientific

   A genus of annual or perennial prickly thistles native to the Old World, characterized by spiny leaves and flower heads.

   Род чертополохов

   • Carduus species are often found in dry, open habitats.
   • The spiny leaves of Carduus thistles deter grazing animals.
   • Botanists classify Carduus within the Asteraceae family.