Taxonomy
Scientific Name
Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn.
Higher Classification
Dicotyledons
Family
ASTERACEAE
Synonyms
Carduus marianus L.
Common Names
Blessed Milk-thistle (e), Boerkwadissel (a), Boerkwasdissel (a), Disseldoring (a), Gevlekte Silybum (a), Holy Thistle (e), Mariendissel (a), Mary's Thistle (e), Melkdissel (a), Milk Thistle (e), Variegated Thistle (e)
National Status
Status and Criteria
Not Evaluated
Justification
Naturalized exotics not assessed for National Red List.
Citation
SANBI. 2024. Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/05/13

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