Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scariosum
ID:
1106

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 420 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000435

Common Names

  • Cirsium scariosum
  • Scariosum Thistle
  • Scariosum Cirsium

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Synonyms

  • Cirsium hookerianum scariosum (Nutt.) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Carduus lacerus Rydb. [unknown]
  • Cirsium magnificum (A.Nelson) Petr. [deprecated]
  • Carduus butleri Rydb. [unknown]
  • Cirsium minganense minganense [unknown]
  • Carduus americanus americanus [unknown]
  • Cirsium lacerum Rydb. [unknown]
  • Cirsium butleri Rydb. [unknown]
  • Cirsium lacerum (Rydb.) Petr. [deprecated]
  • Carduus scariosus (Nutt.) A.Heller [unknown]
  • Cirsium butleri (Rydb.) Petr. [deprecated]
  • Cnicus scariosus Poir. [unknown]
  • Cnicus scariosus A.Gray [unknown]
  • Cirsium magnificum Rydb. [unknown]
  • Cirsium foliosum minganense (Vict.) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Cirsium scariosum scariosum [unknown]
  • Cirsium minganense Vict. [unknown]
  • Carduus magnificus A.Nelson [unknown]

Description

Cirsium scariosum (also called Marsh Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a thistle-like flower head. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium scariosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cirsium scariosum var. americanum (A.Gray) D.J.Keil
Cirsium scariosum var. congdonii (R.J.Moore & Frankton) D.J.Keil
Cirsium scariosum var. citrinum (Petr.) D.J.Keil
Cirsium scariosum var. coloradense (Rydb.) D.J.Keil
Cirsium scariosum var. robustum D.J.Keil
Cirsium scariosum var. toiyabense D.J.Keil
Cirsium scariosum var. thorneae S.L.Welsh

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium scariosum is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium scariosum, commonly known as the meadow thistle, is a perennial plant that grows in full sun and well-drained soil. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in the spring. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Cirsium scariosum

Cirsium scariosum is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in parts of California, Oregon, and Washington.

Cirsium scariosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium scariosum?

Cirsium scariosum

What is the common name of Cirsium scariosum?

Meadow thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cirsium scariosum?

Meadows, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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-100410: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.