Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bracteosum
ID:
94984

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 641 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094313



Common Names

  • Bracted Thistle
  • Bracteosum Thistle
  • Cirsium Thistle


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Description

Cirsium bracteosum (also called bracted thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with pink flowers. It is native to western North America, and is found in dry, rocky, or sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium bracteosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems, headaches, and fever.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cirsium bracteosum var. brevicuspis Boiss.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium bracteosum is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and black with a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium bracteosum is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or from seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in a light, sandy soil. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Cirsium bracteosum

Cirsium bracteosum is native to North America and can be found in open, grassy areas.

Cirsium bracteosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium bracteosum?

Cirsium bracteosum

What is the common name of Cirsium bracteosum?

Bracted Thistle

What type of plant is Cirsium bracteosum?

Herbaceous perennial

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