Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nivale
ID:
95188

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Bot. Voy. Herald 7-8: 312 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094517



Common Names

  • Snowy Thistle
  • Snowy Plume Thistle
  • Snowy Cirsium


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Description

Cirsium nivale (also called Snow Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Arctic and Subarctic regions. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a long, erect stem with a single flower head. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and alpine regions.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium nivale is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is known for its bright white flowers and its ability to thrive in a variety of climates. It is also used medicinally, with its leaves being used to treat digestive issues and its roots being used to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium nivale is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium nivale is an easy plant to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location. The plant prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can also be propagated by division of the rootstock in early spring. The divisions should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil and watered regularly.

Where to Find Cirsium nivale

Cirsium nivale can be found in the mountains of the western United States.

Cirsium nivale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium nivale?

Cirsium nivale

What is the common name of Cirsium nivale?

Snowy Thistle

Where is Cirsium nivale native to?

Southwestern United States

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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