Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argillosum
ID:
127998

Status:
valid

Authors:
Petrov ex Kharadze

Source:
gcc

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Zametki Sist. Geogr. Rast. 20: 49 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127327



Common Names

  • Cirsium Argillosum
  • Clay-Loving Thistle
  • Clay Thistle


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Description

Cirsium argillosum (also called Clay Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and meadows. It has purple flowers and spiny leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium argillosum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics and paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium argillosum is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, green and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium argillosum is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Once established, it requires little water and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Cirsium argillosum

Cirsium argillosum is native to North America and can be found in dry, rocky soils.

Cirsium argillosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium argillosum?

Cirsium argillosum

What is the common name of Cirsium argillosum?

Clay Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium argillosum?

Grasslands and meadows

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-88332: Based on the initial data import
Anna Lukianovna Kharadze (1905-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kharadze' in the authors string.
Vsevolod Alexeevič Petrov (1896-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petrov' in the authors string.