Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arvense
ID:
7541

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Scop.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1772

Citation Micro:
Fl. Carniol. , ed. 2, 2: 126 (1772)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006870

Common Names

  • Cirsium arvense
  • Creeping Thistle
  • Canada Thistle

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Description

Cirsium arvense (also called Canada Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has pink flowers and is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium arvense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cirsium arvense var. integrifolium Wimm. & Grab.
Cirsium arvense var. alpestre Nägeli

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium arvense is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a hairy stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium arvense is a perennial herb native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and divisions should be taken in early summer.

Where to Find Cirsium arvense

Cirsium arvense can be found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Cirsium arvense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium arvense?

Cirsium arvense

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium arvense?

Cirsium arvense is found in meadows and pastures in temperate regions of the world.

What are the characteristics of Cirsium arvense?

Cirsium arvense is a perennial herb with purple flowers and deeply divided leaves.

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-106632: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Giovanni Antonio Scopoli (1723-1788): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scop.' in the authors string.