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slough thistle
Scientific Name: Cirsium crassicaule
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Cirsium crassicaule: Slough Thistle
Cirsium crassicaule, commonly known as slough thistle, is a plant species of interest due to its unique habitat and distribution.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- Thistles are generally known to have prickly or thorny characteristics. Exercise caution around the plant.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cirsium crassicaule (Greene) Jeps.
- Common Name: Slough Thistle
- Family: Asteraceae
- Synonyms: Element Code: PDAST2E0U0
Distribution and Habitat
- Cirsium crassicaule is endemic to the San Joaquin Valley of California.
- It is a native plant to California.
Morphological Characteristics
- Cirsium crassicaule is described as a forb/herb, a non-woody plant.
- It can be either an annual or perennial herb.
Ecological Role
- The text mentions Cirsium vulgare (bull thistle) as potentially invasive, but doesn't state that Cirsium crassicaule is invasive.
Associations
- It is associated with coast live oak habitats.
Further Information
- Further information can be found in the Encyclopedia of Life and Discover Life databases.
- California Native Plant Society List 1B.