Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canum
ID:
138458

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) All.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pedem. 1: 151 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137787



Common Names

  • Cirsium Canum
  • Gray Thistle
  • Gray Plumeless Thistle


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Description

Cirsium canum (also called gray thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to western North America and is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, sagebrush flats, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium canum has been used as an ornamental plant, and for medicinal purposes. It has been used to treat digestive issues, liver problems, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Cirsium canum flower is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium canum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Cirsium canum

Cirsium canum is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is sometimes cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Cirsium canum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium canum?

Cirsium canum

What is the common name of Cirsium canum?

Gray thistle

What type of plant is Cirsium canum?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-98456: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Carlo Allioni (1728-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'All.' in the authors string.