Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterophyllum
ID:
15554

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Hill

Source:
gcc

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. 64; All. Fl. Pedem. i. 152

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014883

Common Names

  • Cirsium
  • Thistle
  • Plume Thistle

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Synonyms

  • Carduus pumilus Vill. [unknown]
  • Carduus heterophyllus L. [unknown]
  • Carduus autareticus Vill. [unknown]
  • Carduus ambiguus Pers. [unknown]
  • Cirsium mielichhoferi Saut. [unknown]
  • Carduus polymorphus Lapeyr. [unknown]
  • Cirsium autareticum Mutel [unknown]
  • Cirsium heterophyllum heterophyllum [unknown]
  • Cirsium heterophyllum heterophyllum [unknown]
  • Cynara diversifolia Stokes [unknown]
  • Carduus helenifolius Salisb. [unknown]
  • Cirsium helenioides All. [unknown]
  • Cnicus ambiguus Loisel. [unknown]
  • Cirsium pauciflorum W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Cirsium hastatum Thell. ex Schinz [unknown]
  • Cirsium carolorum C.Jenner ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Cnicus heterophyllus (L.) Retz. [unknown]
  • Cirsium heterophyllum obskiense Lomon. [unknown]
  • Carduus hastatus Lam. [unknown]

Description

Cirsium heterophyllum (also called Marsh thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has spiny leaves and purple flowers and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium heterophyllum has been used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as an anti-inflammatory, and for treating digestive issues. It has also been used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cirsium heterophyllum are pinkish-purple and have a thistle-like shape. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium heterophyllum is an annual plant that is best propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).

Where to Find Cirsium heterophyllum

Cirsium heterophyllum is native to North America. It can be found in moist, open areas such as meadows, fields, and roadsides.

Cirsium heterophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium heterophyllum?

Cirsium heterophyllum

What is the common name of Cirsium heterophyllum?

Varied-leaved thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium heterophyllum?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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-11440: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
John Hill (1716-1775): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hill' in the authors string.