Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
confertissimum
ID:
18504

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai

Source:
gcc

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 27: 262 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017833



Common Names

  • Thistle
  • Cirsium Confertissimum
  • Cotton Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Cirsium confertissimum confertissimum [unknown]
  • Cirsium confertissimum saxatile Nakai [unknown]

Description

Cirsium confertissimum (also called Clustered Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has a woody stem and produces purple, thistle-like flowers. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium confertissimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to provide food and shelter for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium confertissimum is a bright purple thistle-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium confertissimum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9.

Where to Find Cirsium confertissimum

Cirsium confertissimum is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Cirsium confertissimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium confertissimum?

Cirsium confertissimum

What is the family of Cirsium confertissimum?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Cirsium confertissimum?

Grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands

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