Cirsium centaureae
Also known as: Carduus americanus (A.Gray) Greene +6 more
- Carduus americanus (A.Gray) Greene
- Carduus centaureae Rydb.
- Carduus laterifolius Osterh.
- Cirsium clavatum var. americanum (A.Gray) D.J.Keil
- Cirsium laterifolium (Osterh.) Rydb.
- Cirsium laterifolium Petr.
- Cnicus carlinoides var. americanus A.Gray
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Cirsium centaureae is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. Found natively in North America, this species is primarily associated with subalpine or subarctic conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Cirsium, which contains over 600 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colorado, Utah, Wyoming