Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
charkeviczii
ID:
122209

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barkalov

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Sosud. Rast. Sovet. Dal'nego Vostoka 6: 307 (1992) (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121538



Common Names

  • Charkevicz Thistle
  • Charkevicz's Thistle
  • Charkevicz's Plume Thistle


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Description

Cirsium charkeviczii (also called 'Charkevich's Thistle', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the steppes of Central and East Europe, where it grows in dry grasslands and sandy soils. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium charkeviczii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium charkeviczii is a white, flat-topped cluster of small flowers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, with a single stem and two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium charkeviczii can be propagated by seed or division of the clumps in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cirsium charkeviczii

Cirsium charkeviczii can be found in the eastern United States, from Massachusetts to Florida and west to Texas.

Cirsium charkeviczii FAQ

What are the common names of Cirsium charkeviczii?

Common names of Cirsium charkeviczii include Charkevich's thistle and Charkevich's thistle-lettuce.

What is the range of Cirsium charkeviczii?

Cirsium charkeviczii is native to eastern Europe and western Asia.

What type of soil does Cirsium charkeviczii prefer?

Cirsium charkeviczii prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

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,

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