Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
esculentum
ID:
13709

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Mey.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St.-Pétersbourg, Sér. 6, Sci. Math. 6: 42 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013038



Common Names

  • Plumeless Thistle
  • Cotton Thistle
  • Flodman Thistle


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Description

Cirsium esculentum (also called 'Edible Thistle', among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in dry, sandy soils, as well as in disturbed areas such as roadsides and cultivated fields.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium esculentum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium esculentum is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium esculentum is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. It is best to water the plant regularly and to fertilize it once a month.

Where to Find Cirsium esculentum

Cirsium esculentum can be found in the prairies of the Great Plains of the United States.

Cirsium esculentum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium esculentum?

Cirsium esculentum

What type of plant is Cirsium esculentum?

Cirsium esculentum is a perennial herb

Where is Cirsium esculentum found?

Cirsium esculentum is found in the western United States

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,

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