Syn.: C. pungens (Ach.) Flörke

On sandy or mineral soil, in neutral or basic grassland, abundant in Mesobromion and Xerobromion communities, also found on industrial soil contaminated with heavy metals (Pb and Zn).

Belgium: Mar.: R, Fl.: RRR, Mosan: AR, Ard.: RR, Lorr.: R.

Luxembourg: Ard.: R, Lorr.: AC.

France: Mar.: AR, Lorr.: R.

Lit.: Boul.: 68, La69: 134, Mü1: 148, NL84: 13.