Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alberti
ID:
68475

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel & Schmalh.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 6: 318. (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067804



Common Names

  • Cirsium alberti
  • Albert's Thistle
  • Albert's Cirsium


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Description

Cirsium alberti (also called Albert's Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a single stem with a rosette of basal leaves and a terminal spike of pink flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woods and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium alberti is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It is also used to control soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium alberti is yellow and daisy-like in shape. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium alberti is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be mulched to help retain moisture. Propagation is done by division in spring or by seed.

Where to Find Cirsium alberti

Cirsium alberti is native to western North America and can be found in dry, open habitats such as prairies, meadows, and hillsides. It is most commonly found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.

Cirsium alberti FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium alberti?

Cirsium alberti

What is the common name of Cirsium alberti?

Albert's Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium alberti?

Dry, sandy soils in open pine woods, flatwoods, and scrubby areas

Species in the Cirsium genus

Cirsium steirolepis, Cirsium oaxacanum, Cirsium alatum, Cirsium scariosum, Cirsium ganjuense, Cirsium stojanovii, Cirsium tymphaeum, Cirsium maroccanum, Cirsium decussatum, Cirsium mairei, Cirsium aggregatum, Cirsium brevistylum, Cirsium wakasugianum, Cirsium echinatum, Cirsium obvallatum, Cirsium bertolonii, Cirsium borealinipponense, Cirsium bipontinum, Cirsium vinaceum, Cirsium carolinianum, Cirsium uliginosum, Cirsium suffultum, Cirsium crassum, Cirsium naikurense, Cirsium sairamense, Cirsium lappoides, Cirsium komarovii, Cirsium roseolum, Cirsium vlassovianum, Cirsium elbrusense, Cirsium helenioides, Cirsium suzukaense, Cirsium horridulum, Cirsium skutchii, Cirsium jaliscoense, Cirsium schelkownikowii, Cirsium masami-saitoanum, Cirsium amani, Cirsium brevifolium, Cirsium cymosum, Cirsium arvense, Cirsium muticum, Cirsium perplexans, Cirsium pseudosuffultum, Cirsium canescens, Cirsium macrobotrys, Cirsium karduchorum, Cirsium odontolepis, Cirsium mcvaughii, Cirsium lineare,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-24665: Based on the initial data import
Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
Johannes Theodor Schmalhausen (1849-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schmalh.' in the authors string.