Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
douglasii
ID:
63330

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 643 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062659



Common Names

  • Douglas' Thistle
  • Mountain Thistle
  • Bull Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Cirsium breweri wrangelii Petr. [unknown]
  • Cirsium douglasii douglasii [unknown]

Description

Cirsium douglasii (also called Douglas thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has purple flower heads with a diameter of 2–3 cm and is usually found in meadows, pastures, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium douglasii is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cirsium douglasii var. breweri (A.Gray) D.J.Keil & C.E.Turner

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium douglasii is purple with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium douglasii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in early spring and replant in the desired location. To propagate by seed, sow in the spring in a sunny location. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Cirsium douglasii

Cirsium douglasii is native to North America and can be found in the wild in countries such as the United States and Canada.

Cirsium douglasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium douglasii?

Cirsium douglasii

What type of plant is Cirsium douglasii?

Cirsium douglasii is a species of thistle.

Where does Cirsium douglasii grow?

Cirsium douglasii is native to western 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