Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts , ser. 2, 6(2): 396 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081759
Common Names
- Short-Stemmed Thistle
- Cirsium Brevicaule
- Brevicaule
Description
Cirsium brevicaule (also called Short-stalked Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial plant native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It has a thick taproot and large, spiny leaves. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium brevicaule is a plant that is used for ornamental purposes, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cirsium brevicaule is a small, white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirsium brevicaule is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and division should be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Cirsium brevicaule
Cirsium brevicaule can be found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides in North America.
Cirsium brevicaule FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirsium brevicaule?
Cirsium brevicaule
What type of plant is Cirsium brevicaule?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Cirsium brevicaule native to?
It is native to North America
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,