| Carduus crispus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Tribe: | Cynareae |
| Genus: | Carduus |
| Species: | C. crispus |
| Binomial name | |
| Carduus crispus L. |
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Carduus crispus or Welted thistle is a member of the daisy family Asteraceae. It is a favorite foodplant of caterpillars of the Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui), which derives its specific epithet, cardui, from their preference for thistles. It's also said to hold alterative and anodyne properties in its roots.
Extracts from this plant have been found to have anti-cancer properties, the main one of which being Crispine A. The plant is mainly found in Asia and china and grows on waste or uncared for soil