Cirsium mexicanum
Mexican Thistle
Also known as: Carduus mexicanus (DC.) Greene +10 more
- Carduus mexicanus (DC.) Greene
- Carduus mexicanus Moric. ex DC.
- Cirsium costaricense (Pol.) Petr.
- Cirsium costaricense Klatt ex T.Durand & Piit.
- Cirsium costaricensis (Pol.) Klatt ex T.Durand & Pittier, 1892
- Cirsium mexicanum var. bracteatum Petr.
- Cirsium mexicanum var. mexicanum
- Cirsium portoricense Petr.
- Cnicus costaricensis Polak.
- Cnicus mexicanus (DC.) Hemsl.
- Cnicus portoricensis Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Cirsium mexicanum (commonly known as Mexican Thistle) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico