Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kosmelii
ID:
95378

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Adams) Fisch. ex Hohen.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 6: 251 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094707



Common Names

  • Kosmel's Thistle
  • Kosmel Thistle
  • Cirsium kosmelii


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Synonyms

  • Cnicus nidulans C.Winkl. ex O.Fedtsch. & B.Fedtsch. [unknown]
  • Cirsium kosmelii Boiss. [unknown]
  • Carduus cosmelii Adams ex DC. [unknown]
  • Epitrachys kosmelii K.Koch [unknown]
  • Carduus kosmelii Adams [unknown]
  • Cirsium munitum munitum [unknown]
  • Cnicus kosmelii Willd. ex Ledeb. [unknown]

Description

Cirsium kosmelii (also called Kosmel's Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It typically grows in dry, open meadows and along roadsides, and has a rosette of basal leaves with purple flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium kosmelii is a species of thistle that is native to the western United States. It is used as a food source for birds and other wildlife, and its leaves can be used as a salad green. The plant is also used in traditional medicine as an anti-inflammatory and to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium kosmelii is yellow, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedling is thin, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium kosmelii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is typically grown from seed, and can be propagated by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate drought conditions. It is best grown in areas with mild winters and hot summers.

Where to Find Cirsium kosmelii

Cirsium kosmelii can be found in the mountains of Central and Southern Europe.

Cirsium kosmelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium kosmelii?

Cirsium kosmelii

What is the common name of Cirsium kosmelii?

Kosmel's Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium kosmelii?

Mountain meadows

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-50902: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Adam (1780-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Adams' in the authors string.
Rudolph Friedrich Hohenacker (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hohen.' in the authors string.