Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fontinale
ID:
30760

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jeps.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Calif. : 505 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030089



Common Names

  • Cirsium fontinale
  • Plume Thistle
  • Plume


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Description

Cirsium fontinale (also called Fontinalis Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has purple flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in moist, open areas, such as meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium fontinale is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its drought tolerance and low maintenance.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cirsium fontinale var. campylon (H.Sharsm.) D.J.Keil & C.E.Turner
Cirsium fontinale var. obispoense J.T.Howell

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium fontinale has white, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and white petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single set of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium fontinale is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division should be done in late spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cirsium fontinale

Cirsium fontinale is native to Europe and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along roadsides.

Cirsium fontinale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium fontinale?

Cirsium fontinale

What type of plant is Cirsium fontinale?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant

Where is Cirsium fontinale found?

It 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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