Status:
valid
Authors:
Michx.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1803
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 2: 90 (1803)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010063
Common Names
- Virginia Thistle
- Bull Thistle
- Bull Thistle
Synonyms
- Cnicus virginianus Pursh [unknown]
- Cirsium revolutum Petr. [unknown]
- Cirsium virginianum virginianum [unknown]
- Cirsium virginianum virginianum [unknown]
- Carduus virginianus L. [unknown]
- Carduus revolutus Small [unknown]
Description
Cirsium virginianum (also called Virginia Thistle, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to North America. It has small, oblong leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium virginianum is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects. It is drought tolerant and can be used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cirsium virginianum is a white, daisy-like bloom with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirsium virginianum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It prefers moist soil and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is not very frost tolerant and should be protected from frost.
Where to Find Cirsium virginianum
Cirsium virginianum can be found in the eastern United States, from Maine to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma.
Cirsium virginianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirsium virginianum?
Cirsium virginianum
What is the common name of Cirsium virginianum?
Virginia Thistle
What is the habitat of Cirsium virginianum?
It is found in dry, rocky or sandy soils in open woods, 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,