Status:
valid
Authors:
Petr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Vestn. Tiflissk. Bot. Sada xix. 19 (1911), hybr.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009461
Common Names
- Cirsium
- Woronow's Thistle
- Woronowii
Description
Cirsium woronowii (also called Woronow's Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has purple flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium woronowii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves can be used in salads and as a vegetable.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cirsium woronowii is a white to pinkish-purple thistle-like flower head. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of spiny leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirsium woronowii is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division or seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Cirsium woronowii
Cirsium woronowii can be found in the Caucasus region, including Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.
Cirsium woronowii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirsium woronowii?
Cirsium woronowii
What is the common name of Cirsium woronowii?
Woolly Thistle
What is the natural habitat of Cirsium woronowii?
Mountain meadows and grasslands
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,