Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaberrimum
ID:
47209

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Petr.) Petr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Anz. Österr. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 109: 166 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046538



Common Names

  • Smooth Thistle
  • Smooth Thistle
  • Smooth Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Cirsium apiculatum glaberrimum Petr. [unknown]

Description

Cirsium glaberrimum (also called Smooth Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are lanceolate and glabrous. It grows in moist soils and is often found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium glaberrimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium glaberrimum has white flowers with yellow centers and purple tips. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium glaberrimum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a rooting medium. The soil should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location. Fertilizer should be applied every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Cirsium glaberrimum

Cirsium glaberrimum is found in the western United States.

Cirsium glaberrimum FAQ

What are the common names of Cirsium glaberrimum?

The common name of Cirsium glaberrimum is Smooth Thistle.

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium glaberrimum?

The natural habitat of Cirsium glaberrimum is in the mountains of central and southern Europe.

What is the conservation status of Cirsium glaberrimum?

Cirsium glaberrimum is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-145002: Based on the initial data import
Franz Petrak (1886-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petr.' in the authors string.