Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yezoense
ID:
81076

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
gcc

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 19: 155 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080405



Common Names

  • Yezoense Cirsium
  • Yezoense Daisy
  • White Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Cirsium yoshizawae Koidz. [unknown]
  • Cirsium maximowiczii riparium Koidz. [unknown]
  • Cnicus yezoensis Maxim. [unknown]
  • Cirsium yesoense Nakai [unknown]
  • Cirsium riparium Koidz. [unknown]

Description

Cirsium yezoense (also called Japanese thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan and the Russian Far East. It has a rosette of spiny leaves and a single stem with a yellow flower head. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium yezoense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium yezoense is yellow and daisy-like, with a single row of ray florets surrounding a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium yezoense is a perennial herb native to Japan. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Cirsium yezoense

Cirsium yezoense is native to Japan and is found in the northern and central parts of the country, particularly in the mountains and on the islands of Hokkaido and Honshu.

Cirsium yezoense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium yezoense?

Cirsium yezoense

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium yezoense?

It is found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides in Europe, North Africa, and western and central Asia.

What is the average height of Cirsium yezoense?

It typically grows to a height of 30–90 cm (12–35 in).

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-36975: Based on the initial data import
Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.