Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prativagum
ID:
40451

Status:
valid

Authors:
Petr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Vestn. Tiflissk. Bot. Sada xix. 22 (1911), hybr.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039780

Common Names

  • Cirsium prativagum
  • Meadow Thistle
  • Prairie Thistle

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Description

Cirsium prativagum (also called Meadow Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of leaves and purple-pink flowers. It grows in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium prativagum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has small yellow flowers and is drought tolerant, making it a great choice for xeriscaping. It can also be used as a windbreak or for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Cirsium prativagum flower is white in color and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have short, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium prativagum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring and will germinate in about two weeks.

Where to Find Cirsium prativagum

Cirsium prativagum can be found in meadows and grasslands in Europe, primarily in the countries of Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia, and Switzerland.

Cirsium prativagum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium prativagum?

Cirsium prativagum

What are the common names of Cirsium prativagum?

Meadow thistle

What is the growth habit of Cirsium prativagum?

It is an herbaceous perennial with a basal rosette of leaves and an erect flowering stem.

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-13848: Based on the initial data import
Franz Petrak (1886-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petr.' in the authors string.