Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grecescui
ID:
74861

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rouy

Source:
gcc

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 37: 164 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074190



Common Names

  • Cirsium grecescui
  • Grecian Thistle
  • Grecian Cirsium


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Description

Cirsium grecescui (also called Greek Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium grecescui is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive yellow flowers and is drought tolerant. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium grecescui is white to pinkish-purple in color and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong. The seedlings are small, with a single basal leaf and a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium grecescui is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sunny spot with moist soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cirsium grecescui

Cirsium grecescui is native to Greece and the Aegean Islands.

Cirsium grecescui FAQ

What type of plant is Cirsium grecescui?

Cirsium grecescui is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family.

Where is Cirsium grecescui found?

Cirsium grecescui is found in the western United States and northern Mexico.

What are the characteristics of Cirsium grecescui?

Cirsium grecescui is an herbaceous perennial plant with yellow flowers and hairy leaves.

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-30920: Based on the initial data import
Georges Rouy (1851-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rouy' in the authors string.