Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
horridulum
ID:
6150

Status:
valid

Authors:
Michx.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 2: 90 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005479

Common Names

  • Horrid Cirsium
  • Horrid Thistle
  • Horrid Plume Thistle

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Synonyms

  • Cnicus horridulus Pursh [unknown]
  • Cirsium horridulum elliottii (Torr. & A.Gray) Fernald [unknown]
  • Cirsium smallii Britton [unknown]
  • Cirsium pinetorum Small [unknown]
  • Carduus pinetorum Small [unknown]
  • Carduus spinosissimus Walter [unknown]
  • Cirsium horridulum horridulum [unknown]
  • Cirsium horridulum horridulum [unknown]
  • Carduus vittatus Small [unknown]
  • Cirsium horridulum megacephalum Petr. [unknown]
  • Carduus smallii (Britton) H.E.Ahles [unknown]
  • Cirsium vittatum Small [unknown]
  • Cirsium horridulum chrismarii Petr. [unknown]
  • Cirsium horridulum megacanthum (Nutt.) D.J.Keil [unknown]
  • Cirsium horridulum elliottii Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Cirsium horridulum vittatum (Small) R.W.Long [unknown]
  • Cirsium horridulum horridulum [unknown]
  • Cirsium megacanthum Nutt. [unknown]
  • Cirsium horridulum atropurpureum Moldenke [deprecated]

Description

Cirsium horridulum (also called Horrid thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 1 m in height. It grows in grasslands, meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium horridulum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium horridulum is white and has a single row of petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium horridulum can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is best sown in autumn or spring and can be grown in most soils.

Where to Find Cirsium horridulum

Cirsium horridulum is native to North America and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Cirsium horridulum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium horridulum?

Cirsium horridulum

What is the family of Cirsium horridulum?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Cirsium horridulum?

United States

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-105276: Based on the initial data import
André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.