Stemless Thistle
Cirsium acaulon
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Basic Information
Family: Asteraceae or Compositae
Genus: cirsium
Plant ID (slug): cirsium-acaulon
Numeric ID: 23345
USDA Hardiness: 4-8
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Physical Characteristics
Cirsium acaulon is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies), beetles. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
Europe, including Britain, from Scandanavia to Spain and east to W. Asia.
Habitats
Meadow; Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Odontalgic At one time the root used to be chewed as a remedy for toothache[4].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Cirsium acaulon Stemless Thistle
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