Milk thistle
SpeciesSilybum marianum
Also called Mariana mariana, Carduus marianus, milkthistle, blessed milkthistle, Marian thistle, Mary thistle, Saint Mary's thistle, Mediterranean milk thistle
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its sourceTypeannual/biennial
“annual/biennial” — How Long Milk Thistle Takes To Germinate Under Ideal Conditions | ShunCy
LightBright, direct sunlight or strong artificial grow light
“Milk thistle thrives with at least six to eight hours of bright light each day” — Special Requirements For Growing Milk Thistle Indoors | ShunCy
WaterConsistent moisture, avoid waterlogging
“Consistent moisture, avoid waterlogging” — Special Requirements For Growing Milk Thistle Indoors | ShunCy
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Milk thistle
- Fact sheet: 2 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrowers Librarian