• Cirsium muticum, also known as swamp thistle, marsh thistle, dunce-nettle, or horsetops, is a North American species of plants in the family Asteraceae, native to central and eastern Canada and the central and eastern United States. (wikipedia.org)
  • Tall thistle is a wildflower that is native to the eastern half of the USA in the aster (Asteraceae) family. (ncsu.edu)
  • Bull Thistle is a biennial plant in the Asteraceae (daisy) family that is native to Europe to Siberia, and the Arabian Peninsula. (ncsu.edu)
  • C irsium is a genus of perennial and biennial flowering plants in the daisy family (Asteraceae). (ballyrobertgardens.com)
  • Thistle is a common name for several species of prickly flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, primarily from the genus Cirsium and Carduus. (nameopia.com)
  • A plant genus of the family ASTERACEAE. (bvsalud.org)
  • Because of the ants we selected our experimental buds carefully, taking six in total- four nodding or musk thistles ( Carduus nutans ) and two of a Cirsium of some kind. (wildfoodgirl.com)
  • The genera Carduus and Cirsium are best, esp. (wildfoodgirl.com)
  • Any of several perennial composite plants , especially of genera Cirsium , Carduus , Cynara , or Onopordum , having prickly leaves and showy flower heads with prickly bracts . (wiktionary.org)
  • Cirsium arvense var. (itis.gov)
  • It … Here is the Canada Thistle, Cirsium arvense, a herbaceous plant that is very thorny and is considered a Noxious Weed. (naaiatelier-elena.nl)
  • Populations of bull thistle tend to be short lived, establishing after disturbance, dominating for a few years, and then declining as other vegetation recovers. (ncsu.edu)
  • Bull thistle prefers sunny, open areas. (ncsu.edu)
  • A similar appearing plant is the Bull Thistle Cirsium vulgare . (smmtc.org)
  • The California Thistle has a spherical flower head and the Bull Thistle is more like a pear or bell. (smmtc.org)
  • One of the worst invasive pests here is Cirsium vulgare or Bull Thistle. (nargs.org)
  • Bull thistle is a biennial thistle native to Europe. (naaiatelier-elena.nl)
  • California Thistle Cirsium occidentale var californicum is a Perennial herb native to the Santa Monica Mountains and endemic to California (i.e. found nowhere else). (smmtc.org)
  • 4] Cirsium oleraceum is a herbaceous perennial plant growing to 1.5 m tall, the stems unbranched or with only a very few branches. (globalpollenproject.org)
  • Field thistle is a biennial or perennial herb up to 200 cm (78.5 in) tall, producing a large taproot. (mccarthynatureimages.com)
  • Creeping thistle is a herbaceous perennial plant growing up to 150 cm, forming extensive clonal colonies from thickened roots that send up numerous erect shoots during the growing season. (naaiatelier-elena.nl)
  • Canada thistle is a rhizomatous, perennial, herbaceous plant. (naaiatelier-elena.nl)
  • Cirsium discolor, the field thistle, is a North American species of plants in the thistle tribe, within the sunflower family. (mccarthynatureimages.com)
  • I am enamored of the thistles' geometric, spiny, protected buds, and the fact that inside them there is something that resembles my beloved artichoke. (wildfoodgirl.com)
  • Common names include eryngo, spiny coriander, culantro and the more popular sea holly (though the genus is not related to the true hollies, Ilex). (ballyrobertgardens.com)
  • There are so many species from such a lot of genera that I thought I'd start a board that was more general - Panayoti and others have been rapping on spiny plants on the Cactus discussions and I love pricklies (although Monica doesn't so I have to keep them out of touch with one another) but above all I think thistles of all sorts are the great gems. (nargs.org)
  • Non-native thistles generally bloom in spring and have more spines. (ncsu.edu)
  • Unlike many of Maryland's other Cirsium thistles, the spines of Swamp Thistle are not stiff enough to cause any pain. (marylandbiodiversity.com)
  • It targets specific weed problems like Canada thistle, musk thistle, and giant ragweed. (storycountyiowa.gov)
  • There's a good reason Canada thistle has a reputation as a highly invasive, aggressive spreader. (naaiatelier-elena.nl)
  • Canada thistle is a designated noxious weed under the Nebraska Department of Agriculture's Noxious Weed Program. (naaiatelier-elena.nl)
  • Download the Invasive Species Council of BC's Factsheet for Canada Thistle here. (naaiatelier-elena.nl)
  • The introduced Canada thistle, Matt pointed out, can choke out all sorts of native vegetation as well as native thistles. (naaiatelier-elena.nl)
  • Currently several weevils and a gall fly have been released to target Canada thistle. (naaiatelier-elena.nl)
  • Invasive Species, 2270 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, ID, 83712, United States It is a non-native invasive species from Europe, and landowners with Canada thistle on their property are obligated to take measures to control it. (naaiatelier-elena.nl)
  • These biological control measures will not completely manage / control Canada thistle alone, but are an IMP tool and help suppress growth. (naaiatelier-elena.nl)
  • Unlike the many native thistles found in Oregon, Canada thistle can quickly overrun an area and displace native plants, reduce agricultural yield, and create problems for … Once Canada thistle has invaded, it is very important to maintain soil fertility and moisture at optimum levels to favor crop or pasture plant establishment and growth. (naaiatelier-elena.nl)
  • Cirsium muticum was described by the French naturalist André Michaux in 1803. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cirsium virginianum (Linnaeus) Michaux, forma revolutum (Small) Fernald, Rhodora 45: 509. (usf.edu)
  • Milk thistle is considered an invasive plant, or at the very least, listed as a noxious weed by several states. (myppmn.com)
  • It is unlikely that you would find these thistles in densities that you would find the invasive thistles that grow in our mountains. (smmtc.org)
  • Despite their reputation for being prickly and invasive, thistles have ecological importance as well. (nameopia.com)
  • Nebraska Extension Publications has a number of publications on thistle management and other invasive species. (naaiatelier-elena.nl)
  • Invasive thistles can decrease crop yields and reduce forage. (naaiatelier-elena.nl)
  • The combination of that plus the densely hairy, but not prickly, stem and leaf shape differentiates it from other thistles when flowers aren't present. (minnesotawildflowers.info)
  • In conclusion, the name Thistle signifies a group of flowering plants known for their prickly characteristics and vibrant blooms. (nameopia.com)
  • Cirsium muticum is a biennial plant that reaches a height of 180 centimetres (71 in). (wikipedia.org)
  • Cirsium muticum has been found across every province of Canada from Labrador and Newfoundland to Saskatchewan. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cirsium muticum is found mostly in alkaline swamps, wetlands, marshes and low forests but some races have been known to grow in wet alpine climates. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cirsium muticum is as host for some species of butterflies and moths, including the swamp metalmark butterfly (Calephelis muticum), a species that is currently undergoing risk assessment in the United States. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cirsium muticum is at risk primarily because it is a wetland plant, and North American wetlands have been much reduced in extent over the last two centuries. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Plant List, Cirsium muticum Michx. (wikipedia.org)
  • Eryngium (e-ring-e-um or er-in-je-um) is a genus of flowering plants with over 250 species that, believe it or not, are in the carrot family (Apiaceae). (ballyrobertgardens.com)
  • This versatile plant family continues to awe with its beauty and adaptations, making the name Thistle a great representation of these remarkable plants. (nameopia.com)
  • Cirsium oleraceum, the cabbage thistle[3] or Siberian thistle, is a species of thistle in the genus Cirsium within the sunflower family, native to central and eastern Europe and Asia, where it grows in wet lowland soils. (globalpollenproject.org)
  • It was a crime of opportunity, really-the "crime" being the theft of the thistle buds from the plants and also from the ants, who were swarmed upon many of them, and the opportunity being our recent foraging trip to Golden, Colorado, where the thistles were big and readily available. (wildfoodgirl.com)
  • Although milk thistle, specifically the active ingredient in the plant called silymarin, has been used a herbal remedy for 2,000 years, is it not recommended that you consume or use milk thistle plants in any form. (myppmn.com)
  • Extracts from Thistle plants have been historically used to treat liver ailments, digestive disorders, and even skin conditions. (nameopia.com)
  • However, I did find and photograph a Hill's Thistle plant and you are correct that when you come upon them, they are a spectacular sight! (minnesotawildflowers.info)
  • When we met, she told me that she had found a very different looking thistle that she had photographed and when I looked at her photograph, I determined that she had found and photographed a second Hill's thistle and her photograph was better than mine! (minnesotawildflowers.info)
  • commonly called Red Thistle or Cobwebby Thistle, in the Santa Monica Mountains. (smmtc.org)
  • While California Thistle is occasionally called Cobwebby Thistle as well, this common name is more likely to refer to the occidentale variety. (smmtc.org)
  • Cirsium virginianum (L.)Michx. (usf.edu)
  • Tall thistle prefers full sun to light shade and is more shade tolerant than other thistles. (ncsu.edu)
  • Use tall thistle at the edge of forests, in naturalized areas, in meadows and pond margins. (ncsu.edu)
  • Milk thistle, a regulated Class A noxious weed, is a toxic, branching winter annual or biennial that grows 2-6 feet tall in disturbed areas, such as pastures, roadsides, ditches, and fencerows. (myppmn.com)
  • The hard inedible musk thistle bud "heart. (wildfoodgirl.com)
  • I think it did, somewhat, and although I initially tried peeling all the little tiny musk thistle bracts off one by one and running my teeth along their bases to scrape off the yummy stuff like I do with artichokes, I ended up abandoning that effort and settling for cutting off the sides with a knife, scraping out the immature flowers, and exposing the heart. (wildfoodgirl.com)
  • Also I wonder if the musk thistle heart, which was bigger, would be better if I cooked it longer… But picking thistles with your bare hands? (wildfoodgirl.com)
  • Cirsium Wrightii, or more commonly know as Wright's Thistle , is a forb/herb (a forb/herb is a non-woody plant that is not a grass) of the genus Cirsium. (sagebud.com)
  • Milk thistle is a Class A noxious weed in Washington State and eradication is required. (myppmn.com)
  • Property owners in King County are required to remove this plant if it occurs on their property and the King County Noxious Weed Program will assist property owners with the control of this Class A noxious weed if requested.Although occasionally found in gardens, it is illegal to sell or buy milk thistle in Washington State. (myppmn.com)
  • Minnesota's least common, and certainly spiniest, native thistle, its continental range is also smaller than most related native thistles. (minnesotawildflowers.info)
  • To determine which native thistle is best suited to your area, contact the native plant society in your state, or a local native plant nursery. (myppmn.com)
  • Thistle stem gall fly larvae (Urophora cardui) attack the primary lateral stems. (naaiatelier-elena.nl)
  • Just did some armchair botanizing to look as a few more of the fantastic sea urchin dwarf thistles, even Centaurea comes to mind. (nargs.org)
  • Its name comes from the Greek kersion which means thistle. (ncsu.edu)
  • Creeping thistle is native to Europe and Asia and was introduced to North America in the 1600s. (herokuapp.com)
  • The standard English name in its native area is creeping thistle. (naaiatelier-elena.nl)
  • Unlike non-native thistles, this plant doesn't become weedy and can make a wonderful addition to the native pollinator garden. (ncsu.edu)
  • They are more accurately known as Plume thistles, known for their effusive flower heads, usually purple, rose or pink, also yellow or white. (ballyrobertgardens.com)
  • Like other native thistles, the leaves are whitish on the underside. (minnesotawildflowers.info)
  • Sadly, the musk thistles (the ones with all the obvious spine-tipped "leaves" or bracts) yielded over-firm, inedible hearts with little brown wormy trails through them. (wildfoodgirl.com)
  • Most leaves of California Thistle are found at the base of the plant. (smmtc.org)
  • Additionally, thistles are a valuable source of nectar for bees and butterflies, contributing to their pollination and overall biodiversity. (nameopia.com)
  • I am currently working with a number of colleagues on genetic, demographic, and pollination studies on a threatened thistle ( Cirsium pitcheri ) that is being negatively impacted by a biocontrol weevil. (chicagobotanic.org)
  • Thus even though Thayer (2006) says it is hardly worth one's time to "peel the bristly bracts from the outside of a thistle flower bud (well before flowering time) and expose a tiny, tender, delicious, artichoke-like heart," I had to try it. (wildfoodgirl.com)
  • The tiny but yummy "heart" of the Cirsium flower bud. (wildfoodgirl.com)
  • It is also associated with Scotland, as the thistle is the national flower of Scotland. (nameopia.com)
  • also the size of the disk flowers is smaller in relation to the involucre in Red Thistle, and it is more likely to grow nearer to the coast than California Thistle. (smmtc.org)
  • The same color can be seen in the flowers of the genus Liatris, among many others. (mccarthynatureimages.com)
  • Sierran populations above 1500m are univoltine and feed only on native mallows of the genus Sidalcea (generally S. glaucescens ). (github.io)
  • The thistle is particularly effective alongside Papaver (although oriental poppies need good moisture). (ballyrobertgardens.com)