Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinosissimum
ID:
28373

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scop.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1772

Citation Micro:
Fl. Carniol. 2: 129 (1772)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027702



Common Names

  • Spinosissimum Cirsium
  • Cirsium Spinosissimum
  • Spinosissimum Thistle


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Description

Cirsium spinosissimum (also called Spiny Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, purple flowers and grows to a height of up to 1.5 m. It is found in meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium spinosissimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium spinosissimum is a large, white, thistle-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed with a rough surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium spinosissimum is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division of the crowns. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and poor soils, but will not tolerate wet soils. It is not very tolerant of shade or frost.

Where to Find Cirsium spinosissimum

Cirsium spinosissimum is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sunny areas, such as grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Cirsium spinosissimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium spinosissimum?

Cirsium spinosissimum

What is the common name of Cirsium spinosissimum?

Spiny Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium spinosissimum?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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,

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