Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viridifolium
ID:
23202

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hand.-Mazz.) C.Shih

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 22(5): 394 (1984): (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022531



Common Names

  • Viridifolium Cirsium
  • Viridifolium Daisy
  • Viridifolium Sunray


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Description

Cirsium viridifolium (also called Green-leaved thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North America. It has a rosette of spiny leaves and produces yellow or white flowers. It is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium viridifolium is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and gardens. It has a long flowering period and attracts butterflies and bees. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium viridifolium has small, yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium viridifolium is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Seeds should be sown in early spring or late fall and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in early spring or late fall and the plant should be divided into small clumps for best results.

Where to Find Cirsium viridifolium

Cirsium viridifolium is native to Europe and is found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Cirsium viridifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium viridifolium?

Cirsium viridifolium

What is the common name of Cirsium viridifolium?

Green-leaved thistle

What is the habitat of Cirsium viridifolium?

It is found in meadows, pastures, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-121776: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
Chu Shih (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Shih' in the authors string.