Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eriophorum
ID:
55877

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scop.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1772

Citation Micro:
Fl. Carniol. 2: 130 (1772)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000055206



Common Names

  • Plumed Thistle
  • Cotton Thistle
  • Woolly Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Carduus spurius L. [unknown]
  • Cirsium vandasii Petr. [unknown]
  • Carduus tomentosus Gilib. [unknown]
  • Cirsium eriophorum degenii (Petr.) Soó [unknown]
  • Cirsium eriocephalum Wallr. [unknown]
  • Cnicus eriophorus eriophorus [unknown]
  • Cirsium chatenieri Legrand [unknown]
  • Cirsium eriophorum eriophorum [unknown]
  • Cirsium eriophorum eriophorum [unknown]
  • Cnicus eriophorus eriophorus [unknown]
  • Cnicus cinaroides Sm. [unknown]
  • Cirsium velenovskyi Vandas [unknown]
  • Cynara eriocephala Stokes [unknown]
  • Cirsium chodatii Barb.-Gamp. [unknown]
  • Cirsium eriophorum britannicum Petr. [unknown]
  • Tetralix eriophora Hill [unknown]
  • Cirsium eriophorum vulgare Petr. [unknown]
  • Cirsium eriophorum costae (Sennen & Pau) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Cirsium eriophorum chodatii (Barb.-Gamp.) Rivas Mart., T.E.Díaz, Fern.Prieto, Loidi & Penas [unknown]
  • Cirsium eriophorum chatenieri (Legrand) P.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Cirsium eriophorum dinaricum (Vandas) Petr. [unknown]
  • Cirsium corbariense costae Sennen & Pau [unknown]
  • Cirsium eriophorum velenovskyi (Vandas) Petr. [unknown]
  • Carduus eriophorus L. [unknown]
  • Cirsium corbariense Sennen [unknown]
  • Cnicus cynaroides Sm. [unknown]
  • Cnicus eriophorus Roth [unknown]
  • Cirsium longebracteatum Formánek ex Petr. [unknown]
  • Cirsium insubricum Moretti ex Bertol. [unknown]
  • Cirsium eriophorum bosniacum (Vand.) E.Mayer [unknown]
  • Cirsium ligulare bosniacum [deprecated]

Description

Cirsium eriophorum (also called woolly thistle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe, where it is found in meadows and other habitats. It is a biennial herb with spiny leaves and pink or purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium eriophorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium eriophorum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium eriophorum is a perennial herb native to Europe. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Cirsium eriophorum

Cirsium eriophorum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia.

Cirsium eriophorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium eriophorum?

Cirsium eriophorum

What is the common name of Cirsium eriophorum?

Woolly Thistle

What is the distribution of Cirsium eriophorum?

Cirsium eriophorum is found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

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