Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lomatolepis
ID:
22834

Status:
valid

Authors:
Petr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 27(2): 228 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022163



Common Names

  • Lomatolepis Thistle
  • Lomatolepis Thistle
  • Lomatolepis Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Cnicus lomatolepis Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Carduus linearifolius Greene [unknown]
  • Cnicus linearifolius S.Watson [unknown]

Description

Cirsium lomatolepis (also called Woolly Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, branched stem. It is native to western North America and grows in open meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium lomatolepis has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium lomatolepis is a white to pinkish thistle-like flower head with a ring of spiny bracts. The seed is a small, black, flattened achene. The seedlings are thin and spindly, with a single, long, thin stem and a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium lomatolepis is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in autumn. It is also possible to propagate it by cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Cirsium lomatolepis

Cirsium lomatolepis can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Cirsium lomatolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium lomatolepis?

Cirsium lomatolepis

What is the common name of Cirsium lomatolepis?

Lomatolepis Thistle

What is the habitat of Cirsium lomatolepis?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-12143: Based on the initial data import
Franz Petrak (1886-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petr.' in the authors string.