Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vulgare
ID:
82374

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Savi) Ten.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Fl. Napol. 5: 209

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081703



Common Names

  • Bull Thistle
  • Cirsium
  • Vulgare


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Description

Cirsium vulgare (also called Bull Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial plant native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It has a thick taproot and large, spiny leaves. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium vulgare is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a natural dye.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cirsium vulgare sub. vulgare
Cirsium vulgare var. vulgare
Cirsium vulgare sub. crinitum (Boiss. ex DC.) Arènes
Cirsium vulgare sub. silvaticum (Tausch) Arènes
Cirsium vulgare var. litorale P.D.Sell

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Cirsium vulgare flower is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium vulgare is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Cirsium vulgare

Cirsium vulgare can be found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides in Europe and North America.

Cirsium vulgare FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium vulgare?

Cirsium vulgare

What type of plant is Cirsium vulgare?

It is a perennial herb.

Where is Cirsium vulgare found?

It is found in Argentina.

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-38246: Based on the initial data import
Michele Tenore (1780-1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ten.' in the authors string.
Gaetano Savi (1769-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Savi' in the authors string.