Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
edule
ID:
30194

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 420 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029523



Common Names

  • Edible Thistle
  • Edible Cirsium
  • Edible Plume Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Carduus edulis Greene [unknown]
  • Cnicus edulis A.Gray [unknown]
  • Cirsium edule edule [unknown]
  • Carduus hallii A.Heller [unknown]
  • Cirsium hallii M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Cnicus hallii A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Cirsium edule (also called Edible Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and purple flower heads. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium edule is a perennial plant that is often used in ornamental gardens. It is known for its bright yellow flowers and its ability to attract butterflies and bees. It is also known to have medicinal properties, such as being used to treat skin conditions, wounds, and infections.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cirsium edule var. macounii (Greene) D.J.Keil
Cirsium edule var. wenatchense D.J.Keil

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium edule is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and yellow flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium edule is a small, perennial herb that is native to Europe. It grows in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or sheltered area. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Cirsium edule

Cirsium edule is found in the Mediterranean region, primarily in Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Cirsium edule FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium edule?

Cirsium edule

What is the common name of Cirsium edule?

Edible thistle

What type of plant is Cirsium edule?

Perennial herb

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