Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pitcheri
ID:
137556

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr. & A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. 2: 456 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136885



Common Names

  • Cirsium Pitcheri
  • Pitcheri Cirsium
  • Cirsium


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Synonyms

  • Cirsium pitcheri magenteum E.G.Voss [unknown]
  • Cnicus pitcheri Torr. ex Eaton [unknown]
  • Carduus pitcheri Steud. [unknown]
  • Cirsium pitcheri pitcheri [unknown]
  • Carduus pitcheri (Torr. ex Eaton) Porter [unknown]

Description

Cirsium pitcheri (also called Pitcher's Thistle, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to North America. It has pinkish-purple flowers and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium pitcheri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and wounds. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium pitcheri has purple-pink flowers with yellow centers, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves with toothed margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium pitcheri is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Cirsium pitcheri

Cirsium pitcheri is native to the eastern United States and Canada, where it can be found in moist, open areas such as wet meadows, swamps, and marshes. It is also found in parts of Mexico and Central America.

Cirsium pitcheri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium pitcheri?

Cirsium pitcheri

What is the family of Cirsium pitcheri?

Asteraceae

What is the flowering period of Cirsium pitcheri?

June to August

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-97585: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.