Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wrightii
ID:
22271

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 5(6): 101 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021600

Common Names

  • Cirsium Wrightii
  • Wrightii Thistle
  • Wright's Thistle

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Synonyms

  • Carduus wrightii A.Heller [unknown]
  • Cnicus wrightii A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Cirsium wrightii (also called Wright's Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a woody stem and small, pink flowers. It grows in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cirsium wrightii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and to provide shelter and food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cirsium wrightii is a small, yellow-green flower head, with a yellow disc and yellow-green ray florets. The seeds are small, black, and have a tuft of white hairs attached. The seedlings are small, with a single, basal leaf and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cirsium wrightii is a perennial plant that is native to North America. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Cirsium wrightii

Cirsium wrightii is native to the United States and can be found in the western and southwestern parts of the country.

Cirsium wrightii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cirsium wrightii?

Cirsium wrightii

What type of plant is Cirsium wrightii?

Cirsium wrightii is a species of thistle in the Asteraceae family.

Where is Cirsium wrightii found?

Cirsium wrightii is native to the southwestern United States.

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-120889: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.