Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hidalgoense
ID:
95380

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
2022

Citation Micro:
ine

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094709

Common Names

  • Hidalgo Thistle
  • Cirsium hidalgoense
  • Hidalgo's Thistle

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Description

Cirsium hidalgoense (also called Hidalgo Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It typically grows in dry, open meadows and along roadsides, and has a rosette of basal leaves with purple flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium hidalgoense is a species of thistle native to Mexico. It is used as a food source for birds and other wildlife, and its leaves can be used as a salad green. The plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium hidalgoense is a white or pink thistle, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a thin stem and a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium hidalgoense is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Mexico. It is typically grown from seed, and can be propagated by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate drought conditions. It is best grown in areas with mild winters and hot summers.

Where to Find Cirsium hidalgoense

Cirsium hidalgoense can be found in the mountains of Central and Southern Mexico.

Cirsium hidalgoense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium hidalgoense?

Cirsium hidalgoense

What is the common name of Cirsium hidalgoense?

Hidalgo Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium hidalgoense?

Grassy slopes

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-50904: Based on the initial data import
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.