Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolium
ID:
128420

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lowe

Source:
gcc

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Trans. Cambridge Philos. Soc. 4(1): 28 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127749



Common Names

  • Cirsium latifolium
  • Latifolium Cirsium
  • Cirsium


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Synonyms

  • Carduus latifolius Banks ex Lowe [unknown]

Description

Cirsium latifolium (also called Broadleaf Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and is found in a variety of habitats, including meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium latifolium is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used to attract pollinators to gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium latifolium is a pinkish-purple thistle-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium latifolium is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in late spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Cirsium latifolium

Cirsium latifolium is native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia. It can be found in mountain meadows and grasslands at elevations of 1000-3000 m.

Cirsium latifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium latifolium?

Cirsium latifolium

What is the common name of Cirsium latifolium?

Broadleaf thistle

What type of plant is Cirsium latifolium?

Herbaceous perennial

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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