The Carduus Punctata is an extremely common, medium-sized plant and can be found in most forests. It blooms in early autumn. It has narrow, diamond shaped leaves, which are usually green and white. It also grows tiny flowers, which can be brown, red and dark yellow. These plants grow separated by a fair distance from each other, but it's extremely difficult to control and maintain their growth. They can be used as medicine. As a defense mechanism the Carduus Punctata mimics the overall look of a different, poisonous plant. They rely on water currents to carry their seeds away to reproduce. Once pollinated, they grow small, delicious nuts.