Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kirbense
ID:
62061

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pomel

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mat. Fl. Atl. : 274 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061390

Common Names

  • Kirby's Thistle
  • Kirby's Plume Thistle
  • Kirby's Cirsium

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Description

Cirsium kirbense (also called Cirsium kirbense, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a woody stem and leaves that are alternate, ovate, and serrate. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium kirbense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium kirbense has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings are thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium kirbense is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Cirsium kirbense

Cirsium kirbense is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Cirsium kirbense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium kirbense?

Cirsium kirbense

What are the common names of Cirsium kirbense?

Kirby's thistle, Kirby's thistle

What is the habitat of Cirsium kirbense?

Dry, rocky hillsides 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-18411: Based on the initial data import
Auguste Pomel (1821-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pomel' in the authors string.