The Carduus Betonicifolia is a scarce, small plant and can be found only in very hot regions. It blooms once a year, for 1 month. It has thin, rosette leaves, which are usually dark yellow. It also grows quite large flowers, which can be dark purple, light purple, dark pink and pink. These plants grow alone, but within a decent distance from each other, but it's no trouble to control and maintain their growth. They can be used as an anesthetic. As a defense mechanism the Carduus Betonicifolia has a thick, wooden stem. They rely on self pollination to reproduce. Once pollinated, they grow fairly large, inedible fruits.