Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
provostii
ID:
36837

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036166



Common Names

  • Cirsium Provostii
  • Provost's Thistle
  • Provost's Plume Thistle


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Description

Cirsium provostii (also called Provost's thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, branched stem with white-pink flowers. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and sagebrush communities.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium provostii is a plant that can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium provostii has purple flowers, with small, black, oval seeds and seedlings that have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium provostii can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to water regularly and fertilize in spring.

Where to Find Cirsium provostii

Cirsium provostii is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah.

Cirsium provostii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium provostii?

Cirsium provostii

What is the common name of Cirsium provostii?

Provost's thistle

What type of plant is Cirsium provostii?

It is a species of thistle in the Asteraceae family

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-134975: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.