Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
freyerianum
ID:
37392

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.D.J.Koch

Source:
gcc

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Taschenb. Deut. Schweiz. Fl. : 288 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036721



Common Names

  • Freyer's Thistle
  • Freyerianum Thistle
  • Freyer Thistle


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Description

Cirsium freyerianum (also called Freyer's Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual plant in the Asteraceae family. It has pinkish-purple flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium freyerianum is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium freyerianum has yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf with a white tuft of hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium freyerianum is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown from seed, but this is a slow process and it may take several years for the plant to reach maturity.

Where to Find Cirsium freyerianum

Cirsium freyerianum can be found in the mountains of Central Europe.

Cirsium freyerianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium freyerianum?

Cirsium freyerianum

What is the family of Cirsium freyerianum?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Cirsium freyerianum?

Grasslands and meadows

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,