Status:
valid
Authors:
Spreng.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 3: 373 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027507
Common Names
- Thistle
- Bull Thistle
- Plumeless Thistle
Synonyms
- Serratula discolor Poir. [unknown]
- Cnicus discolor Muhl. ex Willd. [unknown]
- Carduus discolor (Muhl. ex Willd.) Nutt. [unknown]
- Cirsium discolor discolor [unknown]
Description
Cirsium discolor (also called Field Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb with purple flowers and a spiny stem. It is native to North America and grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium discolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cirsium discolor has pink-purple flowers with yellow centers and white petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirsium discolor is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. Propagation can be done by dividing the root clumps or by sowing seeds in spring or fall.
Where to Find Cirsium discolor
Cirsium discolor is native to North America and can be found in areas with moist soils.
Cirsium discolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirsium discolor?
Cirsium discolor
What is the natural habitat of Cirsium discolor?
Grasslands, meadows and open woods
What are the main characteristics of Cirsium discolor?
It is a perennial herb with small, white flowers
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,