Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
altissimum
ID:
24425

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Hill

Source:
gcc

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. (Hill) 63. 1768

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023754



Common Names

  • Cirsium altissimum
  • Tall Thistle
  • High Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Cirsium altissimum altissimum [unknown]
  • Carduus altissimus L. [unknown]
  • Cnicus iowensis iowensis [unknown]
  • Cnicus altissimus altissimus [unknown]
  • Cnicus altissimus altissimus [unknown]
  • Cirsium iowense iowense [unknown]
  • Cirsium filipendulum Engelm. ex A.Gray [unknown]
  • Cirsium iowense Fernald [unknown]
  • Cnicus iowensis Pammel [unknown]
  • Cnicus altissimus Willd. [unknown]
  • Cirsium altissimum altissimum [unknown]
  • Cirsium altissimum biltmoreanum Petr. [unknown]
  • Cirsium altissimum altissimum [unknown]
  • Cirsium filipendulum Engelm. [unknown]
  • Cirsium diversifolium DC. [unknown]
  • Cnicus iowense Pammel [unknown]

Description

Cirsium altissimum (also called Tall Thistle, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the United States and Canada. It is found in open fields, pastures, roadsides, and other disturbed areas. It has a tall, erect stem and is covered in spiny, white-tipped leaves. Its flowers are purple and white and bloom in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium altissimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a natural insect repellent, and as a source of food for wildlife. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, headaches, and skin irritations.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium altissimum is a white to pinkish-purple thistle-like flower head. The seeds are small, brown, and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small, green, and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium altissimum is a perennial plant that is grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned out to allow for adequate space between plants.

Where to Find Cirsium altissimum

Cirsium altissimum can be found in the eastern United States, including Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, and Virginia.

Cirsium altissimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium altissimum?

Cirsium altissimum

What is the common name of Cirsium altissimum?

Tall Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium altissimum?

Meadows, pastures, and roadsides

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-122946: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
John Hill (1716-1775): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hill' in the authors string.