Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
simplex
ID:
11512

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Mey.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Verz. Pfl. Casp. Meer. : 70 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010841



Common Names

  • Simple Cirsium
  • Cirsium of Simple
  • Simple Cirsium Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Cirsium simplex simplex [unknown]

Description

Cirsium simplex (also called simple thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb in the sunflower family. It has pinkish-purple flower heads and grows up to 4 feet tall. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in dry open habitats such as grasslands and sagebrush steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium simplex is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cirsium simplex sub. armenum (DC.) Petr.
Cirsium simplex sub. satdaghense P.H.Davis & Parris

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium simplex has a white flower with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium simplex is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Cirsium simplex

Cirsium simplex is native to North America and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Cirsium simplex FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium simplex?

Cirsium simplex

What is the common name of Cirsium simplex?

Simple Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium simplex?

Grassy meadows and open woodlands

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,