Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hygrophilum
ID:
77345

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 10: 89 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076674



Common Names

  • Cirsium Hygrophilum
  • Hygrophilum Thistle
  • Marsh Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Cirsium mazanderanicum Petr. ex Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Cirsium hygrophilum hygrophilum [unknown]

Description

Cirsium hygrophilum (also called 'Water Thistle', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Iran. It has a basal rosette of leaves with spiny edges and white flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium hygrophilum is a species of thistle that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive purple flowers that attract pollinators and its leaves can be used as a salad green.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium hygrophilum is a purple thistle-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium hygrophilum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly in spring and summer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new blooms.

Where to Find Cirsium hygrophilum

Cirsium hygrophilum can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and riverbanks in Europe and western Asia.

Cirsium hygrophilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium hygrophilum?

Cirsium hygrophilum

What is the common name of Cirsium hygrophilum?

Water thistle

Where is Cirsium hygrophilum found?

It is found in Europe and Asia

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-33321: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.