Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mcvaughii
ID:
10066

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
ine

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009395

Common Names

  • McVaugh's Cirsium
  • McVaugh's Thistle
  • McVaugh's Plume Thistle

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Description

Cirsium mcvaughii (also called McVaugh's thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States, and is found in dry, open areas such as deserts and rocky slopes. It has purple flowers and spiny, lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium mcvaughii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium mcvaughii is a white to pinkish-purple thistle-like flower head. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of spiny leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium mcvaughii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. The soil should be well-draining and slightly acidic. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It is drought tolerant and should be watered regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Cirsium mcvaughii

Cirsium mcvaughii is native to the southwestern United States and is found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Cirsium mcvaughii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium mcvaughii?

Cirsium mcvaughii

What is the common name of Cirsium mcvaughii?

McVaugh's Thistle

What type of plant is Cirsium mcvaughii?

A flowering plant

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-109102: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.