Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aggregatum
ID:
1778

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ledeb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. 2(2,7): 737 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001107

Common Names

  • Cirsium aggregatum
  • Clustered Thistle
  • Clustered Plume Thistle

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Description

Cirsium aggregatum (also called Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has a spiny stem and grows to a height of about 1 m. Its leaves are lanceolate and have a gray-green color. It is found in moist, open areas such as meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium aggregatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium aggregatum has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium aggregatum is a hardy, drought-tolerant, perennial that grows in clumps. It is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cirsium aggregatum

Cirsium aggregatum can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado.

Cirsium aggregatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium aggregatum?

Cirsium aggregatum

What is the common name of Cirsium aggregatum?

Aggregate Thistle

Where is Cirsium aggregatum found?

Cirsium aggregatum is found in North America.

What is the growth habit of Cirsium aggregatum?

Cirsium aggregatum is an erect, biennial herb with a single stem.

What is the flower color of Cirsium aggregatum?

Cirsium aggregatum has pink to purple flowers.

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