Silybum marianum (Mary Thistle)

Silybum marianum (Mary Thistle) plant with green and white leaves close up
Silybum marianum (Mary Thistle) plant with jagged leaves including white veining over deep green surfaces.

Botanical names: Silybum marianum, Carduus marianus

Common names: Mary Thistle, Milk Thistle

Family: Asteraceae

Origin: India

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 6-9?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryBlue, lavender, purple flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersThorny or spinyInvasive plantPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

A purple flower with prickly leaves whose name comes from the white veins on its leaves which exude a milky sap when broken.

Among all known herbal remedies, Milk Thistle finds its place as the leader in herbs to treat liver disease.


Image gallery: 7 images
Silybum marianum (Mary Thistle) purple flower and green thorny bracts, close up.
Silybum marianum (Mary Thistle) pink flower close up with sharp green leaves and thorns
Silybum marianum (Mary Thistle) plant with prickly green leaves and purple flower, hand reaching out.
Silybum marianum (Mary Thistle) sharp green plant close up under clear blue sky lighting
Silybum marianum (Mary Thistle) white flower close up with sharp green leaves
Silybum marianum (Mary Thistle) purple flower close up with sharp green leaves
Silybum marianum (Mary Thistle) close up green and white leaves with serrated sharp edges


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