Cirsium douglasii
About
Cirsium douglasii is a species of thistle known by the common names Douglas' thistle and California swamp thistle.
- Family
- Asteraceae
How to use it
Douglas' thistle can be used to attract beneficial insects to your garden, such as bees and butterflies. These pollinators are essential for the health of many plants, making Douglas' thistle a valuable addition to any garden ecosystem. Its striking flowers also add visual interest to landscapes.,
Sources: Wikidata, Grangery
Gardening tip
If you're planting Douglas' thistle, make sure to give it plenty of space, as it can spread out. Plant it in well-drained soil and in an area where it can receive full sunlight. This will help it thrive and attract pollinators to your garden!
Sources: Wikidata
In the kitchen
Douglas' thistle is not typically eaten by humans, so it's best to admire this plant for its beauty rather than for culinary use. Its spiky leaves and stems can be quite tough, making it unsuitable for salads or cooking.
Sources: Wikidata
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Cirsium douglasii
- Slug
- cirsium-douglasii
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Cirsium
- Species
- douglasii
- Wikidata QID
- Q5122054
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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