Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Shih
Source:
gcc
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 22(5): 396 (1984) (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121440
Common Names
- Thistle
- Bull Thistle
- Plumeless Thistle
Description
Cirsium periacanthaceum (also called Spiny Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to Europe. It has a tall, upright stem and purple flowers. It typically grows in open fields, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium periacanthaceum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a food source for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cirsium periacanthaceum is a pinkish-purple thistle, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and spiny. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a rosette of spiny leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirsium periacanthaceum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. To propagate by division, divide the plant in the spring or fall and replant in the same area. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in the spring in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light. The seeds will germinate in about 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Cirsium periacanthaceum
Cirsium periacanthaceum can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.
Cirsium periacanthaceum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirsium periacanthaceum?
Cirsium periacanthaceum
What is the common name of Cirsium periacanthaceum?
Periacanth thistle
What is the growth habit of Cirsium periacanthaceum?
It is an evergreen shrub with large, leathery leaves and small yellow flowers
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
Chu Shih (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Shih' in the authors string.