Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts , n.s., 4: 110 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028672
Common Names
- Yellow Thistle
- Yellow Cirsium
- Ochrocentrum Thistle
Synonyms
- Cirsium ochrocentrum ochrocentrum [unknown]
- Cnicus ochrocentrus A.Gray [unknown]
- Carduus ochrocentrus ochrocentrus [unknown]
- Cirsium ochrocentrum ochrocentrum [unknown]
- Carduus ochrocentrus Greene [unknown]
Description
Cirsium ochrocentrum (also called yellow thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States, growing in dry, rocky, and sandy habitats. It has a basal rosette of spiny leaves and a stem with a few leaves. The flowers are yellow and the fruits are achenes.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium ochrocentrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It can also be used to attract bees and butterflies.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cirsium ochrocentrum var. martinii (Barlow-Irick) D.J.Keil
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cirsium ochrocentrum is a yellow-green disc. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are pale green and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirsium ochrocentrum is a perennial plant that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, it should be sown in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided in early spring or late summer. The divided plants should be planted in a sunny location in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Cirsium ochrocentrum
Cirsium ochrocentrum is native to the western United States and Canada. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in open areas.
Cirsium ochrocentrum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirsium ochrocentrum?
Cirsium ochrocentrum
What is the common name of Cirsium ochrocentrum?
Yellow thistle
What is the natural habitat of Cirsium ochrocentrum?
Grasslands, open woodlands, 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,