Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bertolonii
ID:
2522

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 3: 377 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001851

Common Names

  • Bertoloni's Thistle
  • Italian Thistle
  • Cirsium bertolonii

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Description

Cirsium bertolonii (also called Bertoloni's Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head with purple ray florets. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium bertolonii is a species of thistle that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a food source for some species of butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium bertolonii is a white-pink disc floret, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium bertolonii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sunny location with moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in fall or spring.

Where to Find Cirsium bertolonii

Cirsium bertolonii is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, including Italy, France, and Spain.

Cirsium bertolonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium bertolonii?

Cirsium bertolonii

What is the common name of Cirsium bertolonii?

Bertoloni's thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium bertolonii?

Cirsium bertolonii is found in rocky and grassy areas in the Mediterranean region.

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,

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