Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
czerkessicum
ID:
29900

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kharadze

Source:
gcc

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS xxviii. 72, 602 (1963).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029229



Common Names

  • Cirsium czerkessicum
  • Czerkes' Cirsium
  • Czerkes' Thistle


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Description

Cirsium czerkessicum (also called Czerkes' thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Asteraceae. It has a basal rosette of leaves and purple flower heads. It is native to the Caucasus region, and is found in meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium czerkessicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium czerkessicum is white, with a yellow center and a tubular corolla. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a long taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium czerkessicum is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings taken in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cirsium czerkessicum

Cirsium czerkessicum is found in the Caucasus region of Russia.

Cirsium czerkessicum FAQ

What type of plant is Cirsium czerkessicum?

Cirsium czerkessicum is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae.

Where is Cirsium czerkessicum found?

Cirsium czerkessicum is native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia.

What is the growth habit of Cirsium czerkessicum?

Cirsium czerkessicum is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head.

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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