Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quercetorum
ID:
25940

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jeps.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Calif. : 507 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025269



Common Names

  • Cirsium Thistle
  • Quercetorum Thistle
  • Oak Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Cirsium quercetorum walkerianum (Petr.) Jeps. [unknown]
  • Cirsium quercetorum quercetorum [unknown]
  • Cirsium quercetorum xerolepis Petr. [unknown]
  • Cnicus quercetorum A.Gray [unknown]
  • Carduus quercetorum Greene [unknown]
  • Cirsium walkerianum Petr. [unknown]

Description

Cirsium quercetorum (also called Oak Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the United States and Canada. It has a single stem that grows to a height of about 4 feet and has pink flowers. It is found in dry, sandy soils and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium quercetorum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium quercetorum is a yellow-centered daisy-like flower with white petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium quercetorum is a perennial plant that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers dry, well-drained soil and full sun. It is frost tolerant and can tolerate light shade. It can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Cirsium quercetorum

Cirsium quercetorum is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Cirsium quercetorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium quercetorum?

Cirsium quercetorum

Where does Cirsium quercetorum grow?

Cirsium quercetorum grows in the western United States.

What is the habitat of Cirsium quercetorum?

Cirsium quercetorum grows in dry, sandy soils and is tolerant of drought.

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