Status:
valid
Authors:
Torr. & A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. 2: 458 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074951
Common Names
- Lecontei Cirsium
- Cirsium Lecontei
- Lecontei Thistle
Synonyms
- Cnicus lecontei A.Gray [unknown]
- Cirsium virginianum Hook. [unknown]
- Cnicus virginianus Hook. [unknown]
- Carduus lecontei Pollard [unknown]
- Cnicus arvensis Hook. [unknown]
Description
Cirsium lecontei (also called Leconte's Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem. It is native to North America, and grows in dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium lecontei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cirsium lecontei is a white or pinkish thistle with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a rosette of hairy leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirsium lecontei is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in borders or rock gardens and should be divided every two to three years.
Where to Find Cirsium lecontei
Cirsium lecontei is found in the United States, particularly in the states of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Cirsium lecontei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirsium lecontei?
Cirsium lecontei
What is the common name of Cirsium lecontei?
Lecontei Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Cirsium lecontei?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
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,