Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oleraceum
ID:
63814

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scop.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1772

Citation Micro:
Fl. Carniol. 2: 124 (1772)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063143



Common Names

  • Cirsium oleraceum
  • Cabbage Thistle
  • Oleraceum Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Serratula oleracea Neck. [unknown]
  • Cirsium thomasii Nägeli [unknown]
  • Carduus tataricus L. [unknown]
  • Carduus acanthifolius Lam. [unknown]
  • Cirsium flavescens Lam. [unknown]
  • Cirsium variabile Moench [unknown]
  • Cnicus pratensis Lam. [unknown]
  • Cnicus rigens Willd. [unknown]
  • Onotrophe oleracea Cass. [unknown]
  • Cirsium rigens Spreng. [unknown]
  • Cynara colorata Stokes [unknown]
  • Cirsium subalatum Gaudin [unknown]
  • Cirsium braunii F.Schultz ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Cirsium pallens DC. [unknown]
  • Cirsium parviflorum DC. [unknown]
  • Cnicus lachenalii C.C.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Carduus parviflorus L. [unknown]
  • Cnicus bracteatus Gilib. [unknown]
  • Carduus oleraceus Vill. [unknown]
  • Cirsium tataricum DC. [unknown]
  • Carduus rigens Godr. [unknown]
  • Cnicus oleraceus L. [unknown]
  • Cirsium lachenalii DC. [unknown]

Description

Cirsium oleraceum (also called Saffron Thistle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium oleraceum is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium oleraceum has white to pink flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a long taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium oleraceum is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed. It should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little care.

Where to Find Cirsium oleraceum

Cirsium oleraceum is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Cirsium oleraceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium oleraceum?

Cirsium oleraceum

What is the common name of Cirsium oleraceum?

Cabbage Thistle

Where is Cirsium oleraceum native to?

Europe

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