Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erucagineum
ID:
26098

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Fl. Franc. 4: 115 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025427



Common Names

  • Cirsium erucagineum
  • Woolly Thistle
  • Woolly Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Carduus erucagineus Lam. [unknown]

Description

Cirsium erucagineum (also called Woolly Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves with yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium erucagineum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a food source and for making dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium erucagineum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 4 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are small and thin with a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium erucagineum is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It can be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as it is slow to germinate and difficult to establish.

Where to Find Cirsium erucagineum

Cirsium erucagineum is native to Europe and can be found in Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Switzerland.

Cirsium erucagineum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium erucagineum?

Cirsium erucagineum

What is the common name of Cirsium erucagineum?

Woolly Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium erucagineum?

Grassy meadows and open woods

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,