Status:
valid
Authors:
Sommier & Levier
Source:
gcc
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. , ser. 2, 2: 20 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033210
Common Names
- Thistle
- Bull Thistle
- Adjar Thistle
Synonyms
- Cirsium adjaricum adjaricum [unknown]
- Cirsium noli-tangere Sommier & Levier [unknown]
- Cirsium adjaricum nutans Petr. [unknown]
- Cirsium puniceum Soják [unknown]
- Cirsium caucasicum cladophorum Petr. [unknown]
Description
Cirsium adjaricum (also called Adjara Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia. It has a single stem that can reach up to 1 m in height and is covered with white hairs. Its leaves are spiny and its flowers are purple and clustered. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium adjaricum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and purple flower heads. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cirsium adjaricum is a white-pink thistle with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have a rosette of spiny leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirsium adjaricum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer. Division should be done in spring. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
Where to Find Cirsium adjaricum
Cirsium adjaricum is found in the Caucasus region of Eurasia, in the countries of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Russia.
Cirsium adjaricum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirsium adjaricum?
Cirsium adjaricum
What is the common name of Cirsium adjaricum?
Adjara thistle
What is the natural habitat of Cirsium adjaricum?
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,