Cirsium wheeleri
Wheeler's Thistle
Also known as: Carduus olivescens Rydb. +9 more
- Carduus olivescens Rydb.
- Carduus perennans Greene
- Carduus wheeleri (A.Gray) A.Heller
- Cirsium blumeri Petr.
- Cirsium olivescens (Rydb.) Petr., 1917
- Cirsium olivescens Rydb.
- Cirsium perennans (Greene) Wooton & Standl.
- Cirsium wheeleri var. salinense S.L.Welsh
- Cirsium wheeleri var. wheeleri
- Cnicus wheeleri A.Gray
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Cirsium wheeleri (commonly known as Wheeler's thistle) is a plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is part of the broad Cirsium genus, encompassing over 600 species globally.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Colorado, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, New Mexico, Texas, Utah