Cirsium lineare
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Basic Information
Family: Asteraceae or Compositae
Genus: cirsium
Plant ID (slug): cirsium-lineare
Numeric ID: 25164
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Cirsium lineare is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from September to October, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. 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
E. Asia - China, Japan.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Oil Edible Uses: Oil Young leaves[177]. No more details are given.
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Cirsium lineare