Status:
valid
Authors:
Jeps.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Calif. : 506 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071743
Common Names
- Andrews Thistle
- Andrews' Thistle
- Andrews' Plume Thistle
Description
Cirsium andrewsii (also called Andrews' thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a single stem and spiny leaves. It is native to the western United States and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium andrewsii is a species of thistle native to North America. It is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a food source. Its leaves are used to make tea, and its flowers are used to make perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cirsium andrewsii is yellow and daisy-like. The seed is small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirsium andrewsii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. The seeds should be sown in a pot with moist soil and kept in a warm, sunny spot. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Cirsium andrewsii
Cirsium andrewsii can be found in the grasslands of the western United States.
Cirsium andrewsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirsium andrewsii?
Cirsium andrewsii
What is the common name of Cirsium andrewsii?
Andrews' Thistle
What is the family of Cirsium andrewsii?
Asteraceae
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,