Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sommieri
ID:
91321

Status:
valid

Authors:
Petr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 9: 166 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090650

Common Names

  • Sommier's Thistle
  • Sommier's Cirsium
  • Cirsium

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Description

Cirsium sommieri (also called Sommier’s thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in dry, open woods, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium sommieri is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used as an ornamental in rock gardens. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cirsium sommieri are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium sommieri is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.

Where to Find Cirsium sommieri

Cirsium sommieri is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and meadows.

Cirsium sommieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium sommieri?

Cirsium sommieri

What type of plant is Cirsium sommieri?

Cirsium sommieri is a perennial herbaceous plant

Where is Cirsium sommieri found?

Cirsium sommieri is found in the Mediterranean region

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-46936: Based on the initial data import
Franz Petrak (1886-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petr.' in the authors string.