Family Asteraceae Bercht. & J. Presl, nom. cons.

subfamily Carduoideae

tribe Cardueae

subtribe Carduinae


Summary
Family number:
2801
Last updated:
27 April 2023
Alternate name:
Compositae
Kind of family:
Dicotyledon
Number of accepted genera:
43
Type genus:
Carduus L.

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References:
Cite as: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Plant Germplasm System. 2026. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy). National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland.
URL: https://npgstest.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxon/taxonomyfamily?id=2801&type=subtribe. Accessed 14 April 2026.