Status:
valid
Authors:
Petr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Bot. Tidsskr. 31: 67 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124725
Common Names
- Wheeler's Thistle
- Wheeler Cirsium
- Wheeler's Plume Thistle
Synonyms
- Cirsium blumeri Petr. [unknown]
- Cirsium olivescens Rydb. [unknown]
- Cnicus wheeleri A.Gray [unknown]
- Carduus wheeleri A.Heller [unknown]
- Cirsium wheeleri salinense S.L.Welsh [unknown]
- Cirsium perennans Wooton & Standl. [unknown]
- Carduus perennans Greene [unknown]
- Cirsium wheeleri wheeleri [unknown]
- Carduus olivescens Rydb. [unknown]
Description
Cirsium wheeleri (also called Wheeler's Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has purple flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils. It is found in open woodlands, meadows, and prairies.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium wheeleri is used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a flavoring agent in food. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cirsium wheeleri is small and yellow. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirsium wheeleri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize lightly. Cut back the foliage in late fall to encourage new growth in the spring.
Where to Find Cirsium wheeleri
Cirsium wheeleri is native to the western United States. It can be found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes in the western United States.
Cirsium wheeleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirsium wheeleri?
Cirsium wheeleri
What is the common name of Cirsium wheeleri?
Wheeler's Thistle
What is the habitat of Cirsium wheeleri?
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,