Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pascuarense
ID:
68009

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 3: 372 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067338



Common Names

  • Prairie Thistle
  • Prairie Cirsium
  • Prairie Bull Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Cnicus pascuarensis Kunth [unknown]

Description

Cirsium pascuarense (also called Wild thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a deep taproot and grows up to 1.5 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, pinnately lobed and covered in white hairs. It produces purple flower heads which are grouped in a dense, globular inflorescence. It grows in meadows, pastures and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium pascuarense has been used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium pascuarense has purple thistle-like flowers with purple disc florets and purple ray florets. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of spiny leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium pascuarense is a perennial herb that is native to North America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings can be taken in the summer. It can tolerate some drought but will do best with regular watering.

Where to Find Cirsium pascuarense

Cirsium pascuarense is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Jalisco, Michoacan, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Cirsium pascuarense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium pascuarense?

Cirsium pascuarense

What is the common name of Cirsium pascuarense?

Prairie Thistle

What type of plant is Cirsium pascuarense?

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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