Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lappoides
ID:
4495

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Bot. Voy. Herald 7-8: 312 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003824

Common Names

  • Lapp's Thistle
  • Lapp Thistle
  • Lapp's Plume Thistle

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Description

Cirsium lappoides (also called Arctic Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with pink-purple thistle-like flowers. It is native to the Arctic and Subarctic regions of Europe and typically grows in meadows, pastures, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium lappoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for some species of butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium lappoides is a white or pink thistle-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium lappoides is a perennial plant that is native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8.

Where to Find Cirsium lappoides

Cirsium lappoides is native to northern Europe, including parts of Finland, Sweden, and Norway.

Cirsium lappoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium lappoides?

Cirsium lappoides

What is the common name of Cirsium lappoides?

Arctic Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium lappoides?

Arctic tundra and alpine meadows

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,

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