Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
isophyllum
ID:
18668

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Petr.) Grossh.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Fl. Kavkaza 4: 181 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017997



Common Names

  • Cirsium isophyllum
  • Isophyllum Thistle
  • Isophyllum Plume-thistle


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Synonyms

  • Cirsium tomentosum C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Cirsium horridum isophyllum Petr. [unknown]

Description

Cirsium isophyllum (also called Isophyllous Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has tall, purple flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium isophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium isophyllum is a small white or yellow flower with 4 petals. The seed is a small, oval-shaped seed with a smooth, glossy surface. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium isophyllum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5 to 9.

Where to Find Cirsium isophyllum

Cirsium isophyllum is native to western North America and can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts, grasslands, and chaparral.

Cirsium isophyllum FAQ

What are the common names of Cirsium isophyllum?

Common names of Cirsium isophyllum include Italian thistle, Italian plumeless thistle, and Italian plume thistle.

What is the habitat of Cirsium isophyllum?

Cirsium isophyllum is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

What are the characteristics of Cirsium isophyllum?

Cirsium isophyllum is an annual or biennial plant that grows to a height of up to 1.5m. It has a spiny stem and leaves that are deeply lobed and covered in white hairs.

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-117410: Based on the initial data import
Aleksandr Grossheim (1888-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grossh.' in the authors string.
Franz Petrak (1886-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petr.' in the authors string.