Status:
valid
Authors:
Sommier & Levier
Source:
gcc
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. , ser. 2: 2: 10 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083591
Common Names
- Cirsium caput-medusae
- Medusa's Thistle
- Medusa's Head
Description
Cirsium caput-medusae (also called Medusa's Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a creeping rhizome and spiny, lobed leaves. It grows in open meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium caput-medusae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cirsium caput-medusae is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirsium caput-medusae is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is easily propagated from seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C.
Where to Find Cirsium caput-medusae
Cirsium caput-medusae is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in the wild in Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Cirsium caput-medusae FAQ
What are the characteristics of Cirsium caput-medusae?
Cirsium caput-medusae is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and serrate. Its flowers are white, with five petals and a yellow center. Its fruits are achenes.
What is the habitat of Cirsium caput-medusae?
Cirsium caput-medusae is found in dry meadows, steppes, and forest edges in the mountains of Central Asia.
What is the conservation status of Cirsium caput-medusae?
Cirsium caput-medusae is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
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,