Cirsium pulcherrimum
Wyoming Thistle
Also known as: Carduus pulcherrimus Rydb.
- Carduus pulcherrimus Rydb.
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Cirsium pulcherrimum (commonly known as Wyoming thistle) is a plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It originates in North America. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Cirsium, which contains over 600 distinct species. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Unspecified
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Utah, Wyoming
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms