Status:
valid
Authors:
Gorl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 74(12): 1783 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004089
Common Names
- Rose Thistle
- Nodding Thistle
- Marsh Thistle
Description
Cirsium roseolum (also called rose thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single, spiny stem and bright pink flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium roseolum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cirsium roseolum has pink flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirsium roseolum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and poor soils. It is best grown in areas with cool summers and mild winters.
Where to Find Cirsium roseolum
Cirsium roseolum is found in the Canary Islands, Spain.
Cirsium roseolum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirsium roseolum?
Cirsium roseolum
What is the common name of Cirsium roseolum?
Rose-colored Thistle
What type of plant is Cirsium roseolum?
Perennial herbaceous plant
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
Z.S. Gorlacheva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gorl.' in the authors string.