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Queen Anne's thistle

Scientific Name: Cirsium canum

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Queen Anne's Thistle (Cirsium canum)

Queen Anne's Thistle, scientifically known as Cirsium canum, is a member of the thistle family. It is also known simply as Queen Anne's thistle, and sometimes misspelled as Queen Anne's thrissel.

Considerations for Pets

  • Thistles, in general, are known for having sharp points on their leaves.

Considerations for Children

  • Thistles, in general, are known for having sharp points on their leaves.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cirsium canum
  • Family: Compositae (mentioned in the context of a photo description)

Distribution and Habitat

  • The plant has been observed blooming in Germany.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Thistles are known for their effusive flower heads, usually purple, rose, or pink, also yellow or white.

Ecological Role

  • Attracts some butterflies.

Synonyms

  • Queen Anne's lace is an alternative name for cow parsley.
  • Queen Anne's thrissel thistle, given to musk thistle (Carduus nutans) in Berwickshire.

Quirky Facts

  • The Order of the Thistle is the senior order of chivalry in Scotland and was revived by Queen Anne in 1703.

Further Information

  • The Plant List
  • ToL (Tree of Life Web Project)
  • BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library)
  • WikiSpecies