Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serratuloides
ID:
95063

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hill

Source:
gcc

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. : 64

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094392



Common Names

  • Cirsium
  • Serrated Thistle
  • Cirsium serratuloides


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Synonyms

  • Carduus serratuloides L. [unknown]
  • Cirsium asiaticum Schischk. [unknown]
  • Cnicus serratuloides Roth [unknown]

Description

Cirsium serratuloides (also called Serrate Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to North America. It has a branching stem and purple flowers that appear in summer. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium serratuloides is a species of flowering plant in the sunflower family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cover crop. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium serratuloides is a white-pink thistle-like bloom with a tubular shape. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium serratuloides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Cirsium serratuloides

Cirsium serratuloides can be found in parts of the United States, including California and Texas.

Cirsium serratuloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium serratuloides?

Cirsium serratuloides

What is the common name of Cirsium serratuloides?

Serrate-Leaved Thistle

What is the natural range of Cirsium serratuloides?

Western North America

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-50592: Based on the initial data import
John Hill (1716-1775): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hill' in the authors string.