Silybum marianum
Also known as Mariana mariana, Carduus marianus, milk thistle, milkthistle, blessed milkthistle, Marian thistle, Mary thistle, Saint Mary's thistle
species of plant of genus Silybum in family Asteraceae
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Silybum marianum, commonly known as milk thistle, is a flowering plant in the daisy family that has been used for centuries in traditional medicine, particularly for liver health. It remains widely studied and consumed today as a dietary supplement, though scientific evidence for its effectiveness varies depending on the specific health claims being investigated.
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Species
Least ConcernBlessed thistle
Silybum marianum
SPECIES
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderAsterales
- FamilyAsteraceae
Native toAfghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Azores, Baleares, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Egypt, Ethiopia
水飞蓟（学名：Silybum marianum），又名乳蓟，为菊科水飞蓟属下的一个植物种，是種中藥材和食材。
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Silybum marianum is a species of thistle. It has various common names including milk thistle, blessed milkthistle, Marian thistle, Mary thistle, Saint Mary's thistle, Mediterranean milk thistle, variegated thistle and Scotch thistle (not to be confused with Onopordum acanthium or Cirsium vulgare). This species is an annual or biennial plant of the family Asteraceae. This fairly typical thistle has red to purple flowers and shiny pale green leaves with white veins. Once native from Southern Europe through Asia, it has spread throughout the world.
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