Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inamoenum
ID:
69168

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greene) D.J.Keil

Source:
gcc

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Sida 21(1): 214 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068497

Common Names

  • Cirsium inamoenum
  • Showy Thistle
  • Inamoenum Thistle

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Description

Cirsium inamoenum (also called Inamoenum Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant with pink flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium inamoenum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It also has medicinal properties, such as being used to treat fever and skin conditions.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cirsium inamoenum var. davisii (Cronquist) D.J.Keil

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium inamoenum has white flowers with yellow centers and dark purple anthers. The seeds are small, brown and oval shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium inamoenum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is also drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. Once established, it needs little maintenance.

Where to Find Cirsium inamoenum

Cirsium inamoenum can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.

Cirsium inamoenum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium inamoenum?

Cirsium inamoenum

What is the common name of Cirsium inamoenum?

Inamoenum Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium inamoenum?

It is native to wet meadows and streambanks in the western United States and Canada.

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-25347: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
David John Keil (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Keil' in the authors string.