Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
patens
ID:
17603

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kitam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Compos. Nov. Jap. : 9 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016932



Common Names

  • Cirsium patens
  • Spreading Thistle
  • Patent Thistle


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Description

Cirsium patens (also called spreading thistle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It is native to Europe, where it grows in meadows, pastures, and other open, grassy areas. This perennial herb grows up to 30 cm tall and produces yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium patens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea, which is believed to have many health benefits, including improved digestion and relief from colds and flu.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium patens is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped seedlings with a yellow-green hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium patens is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be used, but they require cold stratification and may not be successful.

Where to Find Cirsium patens

Cirsium patens is native to Europe and can be found in the Alps.

Cirsium patens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium patens?

Cirsium patens

What is the common name of Cirsium patens?

Spreading thistle

What is the habitat of Cirsium patens?

Grassy areas and meadows

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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