Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pyramidale
ID:
112361

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 8: 260 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000111690

Common Names

  • Pyramid Thistle
  • Cirsium Pyramidale
  • Pyramid Cirsium

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Description

Cirsium pyramidale (also called 'Pyramid Thistle', among many other common names) is a biennial plant that has a height of 0.3-0.6 m. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal capitulum of flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium pyramidale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cirsium pyramidale has large, thistle-like flowers with purple petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small and oval-shaped, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium pyramidale is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be planted in a sunny spot. Water regularly during the growing season and provide a dry period during the winter months. Fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Cirsium pyramidale

Cirsium pyramidale can be found in the grasslands of the western United States.

Cirsium pyramidale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium pyramidale?

Cirsium pyramidale

What is the common name of Cirsium pyramidale?

Pyramid Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium pyramidale?

Open fields, meadows, and roadsides

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,

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