Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kornhuberi
ID:
75368

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heimerl

Source:
gcc

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Verh. K. K. Zool.-Bot. Ges. Wien 34: 95 (-97) (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074697



Common Names

  • Kornhuber's Thistle
  • Kornhuber's Cirsium
  • Kornhuber's Plume Thistle


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Description

Cirsium kornhuberi (also called Kornhuber's thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a thick, woody stem and its leaves are deeply lobed and covered in white hairs. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium kornhuberi is a plant that is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a food source for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium kornhuberi is a yellow-orange color and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium kornhuberi is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of most soil types.

Where to Find Cirsium kornhuberi

Cirsium kornhuberi can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Oregon.

Cirsium kornhuberi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium kornhuberi?

Cirsium kornhuberi

What is the common name of Cirsium kornhuberi?

Kornhuber's Thistle

What are the uses of Cirsium kornhuberi?

It is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for livestock.

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,

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