Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassum
ID:
4038

Status:
valid

Authors:
Petr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 35(2) 563 1917

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003367

Common Names

  • Thistle
  • Bull Thistle
  • Slender Thistle

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Description

Cirsium crassum (also called Thick-stemmed Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small purple flowers. It is found in dry, open woods, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium crassum is a species of thistle that is 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 crassum is a small white daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium crassum is a perennial herb native to North America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants in the spring or summer and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny spot.

Where to Find Cirsium crassum

Cirsium crassum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Cirsium crassum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium crassum?

Cirsium crassum

What type of plant is Cirsium crassum?

Cirsium crassum is a perennial herb

Where is Cirsium crassum found?

Cirsium crassum is found in 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-103251: Based on the initial data import
Franz Petrak (1886-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petr.' in the authors string.