Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ambiguum
ID:
132938

Status:
valid

Authors:
All.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Auct. Fl. Pedem. : 10 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132267



Common Names

  • Ambiguum Cirsium
  • Cirsium Ambiguum
  • Ambiguum' Cirsium


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Description

Cirsium ambiguum (also called Ambiguous Thistle, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with pink or purple flowers. It is native to North America and is found in grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium ambiguum is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium ambiguum is yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium ambiguum is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. They should be kept moist until they are well established.

Where to Find Cirsium ambiguum

Cirsium ambiguum can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Cirsium ambiguum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium ambiguum?

Cirsium ambiguum

What is the common name of Cirsium ambiguum?

Ambiguous Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium ambiguum?

It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America

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-93111: Based on the initial data import
Carlo Allioni (1728-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'All.' in the authors string.