Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bulgaricum
ID:
44341

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 639 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043670



Common Names

  • Bulgarian Thistle
  • Bulgarian Cirsium
  • Bulgarian Plume Thistle


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Description

Cirsium bulgaricum (also called Bulgarian Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Balkans and the Middle East. It grows to a height of up to 1.5 m and has a woody stem with spiny leaves. It prefers dry, sunny habitats such as grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium bulgaricum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium bulgaricum has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium bulgaricum is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a bright, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-draining soil. The plant prefers moist soil and should be watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied every few weeks.

Where to Find Cirsium bulgaricum

Cirsium bulgaricum is native to Bulgaria and can be found in grasslands and meadows.

Cirsium bulgaricum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium bulgaricum?

Cirsium bulgaricum

What are the common names of Cirsium bulgaricum?

Bulgarian Cirsium

What is the native range of Cirsium bulgaricum?

Southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico

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,