Status:
valid
Authors:
(M.Bieb.) Fisch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1820
Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 3: 558. [Dec 1819 or early 1820]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035264
Common Names
- Prairie Thistle
- Nodding Thistle
- Rough-headed Thistle
Synonyms
- Carduus strigosus M.Bieb. [unknown]
- Cirsium fraternum DC. [unknown]
- Cirsium strigosum (M.Bieb.) M.Bieb. [deprecated]
- Cirsium leuconeurum Boiss. & Hausskn. [unknown]
- Cirsium strigosum strigosum [unknown]
- Cnicus strigosus M.Bieb. [unknown]
- Cirsium persicum Boiss. [unknown]
Description
Cirsium strigosum (also called Field Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has a tall, branching stem and purple thistle-like flowers. It is found in grasslands, prairies, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium strigosum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cirsium strigosum is a white to pinkish-purple thistle-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a rosette-like shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirsium strigosum is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and should be watered regularly. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8.
Where to Find Cirsium strigosum
Cirsium strigosum is native to North America and can be found in the eastern and central parts of the United States.
Cirsium strigosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirsium strigosum?
Cirsium strigosum
What is the common name of Cirsium strigosum?
Prairie Thistle
What is the family of Cirsium strigosum?
Asteraceae
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,