Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
furusei
ID:
45724

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kitam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 14: 147 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045053



Common Names

  • Bull Thistle
  • Cotton Thistle
  • Woolly Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Cirsium norikurense kisoense T.Yamaz. & K.Asano [unknown]

Description

Cirsium furusei (also called Furuse's Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial or perennial plant that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Japan and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium furusei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a food source for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium furusei has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium furusei is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by division or seed and will self-seed in the garden.

Where to Find Cirsium furusei

Cirsium furusei can be found in the mountains of Japan.

Cirsium furusei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium furusei?

Cirsium furusei

What is the common name of Cirsium furusei?

Furuse's thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium furusei?

Grassy slopes, meadows, and open woodlands

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