Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
greenei
ID:
46969

Status:
valid

Authors:
Petr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 9: 177. 1911

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046298



Common Names

  • Greene's Thistle
  • Greene's Cirsium
  • Greene's Plume Thistle


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Description

Cirsium greenei (also called Green's thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has large, purple flowers and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in dry, rocky soils and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium greenei is a yellow, daisy-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single, narrow, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium greenei is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be planted in early spring or late fall and should be watered regularly. It can be divided in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Cirsium greenei

Cirsium greenei can be found in the western United States.

Cirsium greenei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium greenei?

Cirsium greenei

What is the family of Cirsium greenei?

Asteraceae

Where is Cirsium greenei native to?

North America

What type of plant is Cirsium greenei?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the common name of Cirsium greenei?

Greene's thistle

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-14477: Based on the initial data import
Franz Petrak (1886-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petr.' in the authors string.