Cynara

Tutin, T. G., Heywood, V. H., Burges, N. A., Moore, D. M., Valentine, D. H., Walters, S. M. & Webb, D. A., 1976, Flora Europaea. Volume 4. Plantaginaceae to Compositae (and Rubiaceae), Cambridge University Press : 248

Sect. Cynara . Stems present. Cauline leaves 1 - to 2-pinnatifid, with lanceolate to oblong, flat, dentate to pinnatifid segments. Involucre ovoid to globose; involucral bracts with a stout, pungent apical spine or an ovate to triangular, mucronate appendage. Achenes not winged.