Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carniolicum
ID:
130783

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scop.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1772

Citation Micro:
Fl. Carniol. 2: 128 (1772)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130112



Common Names

  • Cirsium carniolicum
  • Carniolicum
  • Cirsium


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Description

Cirsium carniolicum (also called Carniolan thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central and Southern Europe. It has a stout stem, reaching a height of up to 1.5 m, with spiny leaves and purple flower heads. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium carniolicum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of fuel wood, and as a medicinal plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cirsium carniolicum sub. rufescens (Ramond ex DC.) P.Fourn.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cirsium carniolicum are yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium carniolicum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 3-8.

Where to Find Cirsium carniolicum

Cirsium carniolicum can be found in the western United States, primarily in the Rocky Mountain region.

Cirsium carniolicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium carniolicum?

Cirsium carniolicum

What is the common name of Cirsium carniolicum?

Carniolian thistle

Where is Cirsium carniolicum found?

It is found in the mountains of central and southeastern Europe

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