Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foliosum
ID:
115510

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 654 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114839



Common Names

  • Thistle Leaf Cirsium
  • Foliose Thistle
  • California Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Cnicus foliosus A.Gray [unknown]
  • Cirsium foliosum foliosum [unknown]
  • Cnicus foliosus Hook. [unknown]
  • Carduus foliosus Hook. [unknown]

Description

Cirsium foliosum (also called leafy thistle, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils, and is found in open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium foliosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a food source for livestock. It also has medicinal properties and can be used to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and even cancer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium foliosum is yellow in color and has a daisy-like shape. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium foliosum is a hardy perennial that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cirsium foliosum

Cirsium foliosum is native to North America and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Cirsium foliosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium foliosum?

Cirsium foliosum

What is the family of Cirsium foliosum?

Asteraceae

Where is Cirsium foliosum found?

Mexico

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