Cirsium discolor
About
Cirsium discolor, the field thistle, is a North American species of plants in the tribe Cardueae within the family Asteraceae. It is native to thirty-three states in the United States as well four Canadian provinces. It occurs across much of eastern and central Canada as well as eastern and central United States. It has been found from New Brunswick west to Saskatchewan and south as far as Texas and Georgia.
- Family
- Asteraceae
How to use it
Field thistle can be beneficial for local wildlife, providing nectar for pollinators like bees and butterflies. Its robust nature makes it a good choice for naturalizing in wildflower gardens, helping to support biodiversity in your area.,
Sources: Grangery, en.wikipedia.org
Gardening tip
If you're planting field thistle, make sure to give it plenty of space to grow, as it can spread out in the garden. This plant thrives in well-drained soil and can tolerate a variety of conditions, making it a great addition to a wildflower garden.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
In the kitchen
The field thistle is not eaten by humans. While it may look interesting, it's best to admire this plant in its natural habitat rather than on your plate.
Sources: Wikidata
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Cirsium discolor
- Slug
- cirsium-discolor
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Cirsium
- Species
- discolor
- Wikidata QID
- Q5122056
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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