Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grahamii
ID:
12675

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 5(6): 102 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012004



Common Names

  • Cirsium grahamii
  • Graham's Thistle
  • Graham's Cirsium


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Synonyms

  • Cnicus grahamii A.Gray [unknown]
  • Carduus grahamii Greene [unknown]

Description

Cirsium grahamii (also called Graham's thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with gray-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the western United States and grows in dry meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium grahamii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiviral properties. It is also used to treat skin diseases, fever, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium grahamii has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium grahamii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It can be propagated by seed, but the seed should be sown in the fall for best results.

Where to Find Cirsium grahamii

Cirsium grahamii is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Cirsium grahamii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium grahamii?

Cirsium grahamii

What is the common name of Cirsium grahamii?

Graham's thistle

What is the habitat of Cirsium grahamii?

It is found in open grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

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-111626: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.