Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
echinatum
ID:
2207

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1815

Citation Micro:
Fl. Franc. 6: 465 (1815)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001536

Common Names

  • Echinatum Thistle
  • Cirsium Echinatum
  • Echinatum Cirsium

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Synonyms

  • Cirsium willkommianum Porta ex Willk. [unknown]
  • Cirsium echinatum echinatum [unknown]
  • Carduus echinatus Desf. [unknown]
  • Cnicus echinatus Willd. [unknown]
  • Cirsium echinatum willkommianum (Porta & Rigo) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]

Description

Cirsium echinatum (also called Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial plant species in the Asteraceae family. It has a thick, spiny stem and can grow up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the western United States and Canada, and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium echinatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium echinatum is a pinkish-purple thistle with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of spiny leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium echinatum is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cirsium echinatum

Cirsium echinatum is native to the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Cirsium echinatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium echinatum?

Cirsium echinatum

What is the common name of Cirsium echinatum?

Spiny Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium echinatum?

It is native to western 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,