Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lucens
ID:
138902

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kitam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Cirsium Nov. Or.-Asiat. 14. 1931

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138231

Common Names

  • Lucens Thistle
  • Lucens Plume Thistle
  • Lucens Feather Thistle

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Description

Cirsium lucens (also called Shining Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and bright pink thistle-like flowers. It grows in open woodlands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium lucens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source, as its flowers are edible and can be used in salads. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves can be used to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cirsium lucens var. bracteosum S.Imae & S.Watan.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium lucens is yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, black seed. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium lucens is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed. It can be sown directly in the garden in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cirsium lucens

Cirsium lucens is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is most commonly found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Cirsium lucens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium lucens?

Cirsium lucens

What is the common name of Cirsium lucens?

Shining Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium lucens?

Grassy slopes 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-98885: Based on the initial data import
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.