Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ciliatum
ID:
134520

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moench

Source:
gcc

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Meth. : 227 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133849



Common Names

  • Cirsium ciliatum
  • Ciliatum Cirsium
  • Cirsium


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Synonyms

  • Cirsium ferox ferox [unknown]
  • Cirsium desertorum Janka ex Nyman [unknown]

Description

Cirsium ciliatum (also called Fringed thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head with white or pink ray florets. It is found in grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium ciliatum is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used as a tea or as a flavoring for food.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cirsium ciliatum sub. ciliatum
Cirsium ciliatum sub. szovitsii (K.Koch) Petr.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium ciliatum has yellow flowers, small seeds and seedlings with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium ciliatum is a perennial that can be grown from seed or from division. To grow from seed, sow the seeds in early spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. Thin the seedlings to a spacing of 18-24 inches. The plant will bloom from late spring to early summer.

Where to Find Cirsium ciliatum

Cirsium ciliatum can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado.

Cirsium ciliatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium ciliatum?

Cirsium ciliatum

What is the common name of Cirsium ciliatum?

Fringed thistle

Where is Cirsium ciliatum native to?

North America

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-94650: Based on the initial data import
Conrad Moench (1744-1805): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moench' in the authors string.