Status:
valid
Authors:
Petr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Bot. Tidsskr. 31: 68 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061548
Common Names
- Cirsium Parryi
- Parry's Thistle
- Parry's Plume Thistle
Description
Cirsium parryi (also called Parry's thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a thick, woody stem and grows to a height of up to 1 m. Its leaves are deeply lobed and spiny. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium parryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cirsium parryi is a pinkish-purple thistle with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, spiny achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, spiny, deeply lobed cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirsium parryi is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in early spring, while seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Cirsium parryi
Cirsium parryi is native to the western United States, where it is found in dry, rocky soils. It is also found in parts of Canada and Mexico.
Cirsium parryi FAQ
What are the common names of Cirsium parryi?
Cirsium parryi is commonly known as Parry's Thistle.
What is the growth habit of Cirsium parryi?
Cirsium parryi is an herbaceous perennial that grows in clumps.
What is the native range of Cirsium parryi?
Cirsium parryi is native to the western United States and Canada.
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,