Cirsium occidentale var. venustum
Cobwebby Thistle, Venus's Thistle
Also known as: Carduus venustus Greene +2 more
- Carduus venustus Greene
- Cirsium occidentale subsp. venustum (Greene) Petr.
- Cirsium proteanum J.T.Howell
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a biennial.
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Cirsium occidentale var. venustum (commonly known as Cobwebby Thistle or Venus's thistle) is a biennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. Found natively in North America, this variety is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Cirsium occidentale, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Nevada, Oregon
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