Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nutt.) Jeps.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Calif. : 509 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074921
Common Names
- Western Thistle
- Cobweb Thistle
- Cobwebby Thistle
Synonyms
- Carduus occidentalis occidentalis [unknown]
- Cnicus occidentalis A.Gray [unknown]
- Cnicus neglectus Parish ex Greene [unknown]
- Carduus occidentalis Nutt. [unknown]
- Cnicus lilacinus Greene [unknown]
Description
Cirsium occidentale (also called Western Thistle, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with purple flowers and spiny leaves. It is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States, and is found in rocky, dry, and desert habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium occidentale is a flowering plant that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and coughs.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cirsium occidentale var. coulteri (Harv. & A.Gray) Jeps.
Cirsium occidentale var. californicum (A.Gray) D.J.Keil & C.E.Turner
Cirsium occidentale var. venustum (Greene) Jeps.
Cirsium occidentale var. candidissimum J.F.Macbr.
Cirsium occidentale var. lucianum D.J.Keil
Cirsium occidentale var. compactum Hoover
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cirsium occidentale is a thistle-like, purple-pink flower with a central disc of purple disc florets surrounded by pink ray florets. The seeds are small and dark. The seedlings are thin and fragile with small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirsium occidentale is a hardy perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in spring or by seed in autumn. The seed should be sown in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted in spring.
Where to Find Cirsium occidentale
Cirsium occidentale can be found in the western United States and Canada.
Cirsium occidentale FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirsium occidentale?
Cirsium occidentale
What is the natural habitat of Cirsium occidentale?
It is native to western North America.
What is the common name of Cirsium occidentale?
It is commonly known as the western thistle.
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,