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Mojave thistle
Scientific Name: Cirsium mohavense
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual, Biennial, Perennial
Other Names:
Mojave Thistle (Cirsium mohavense)
Considerations for Pets
- This thistle has spiky leaves, which could pose a physical hazard to pets, especially curious ones that might try to eat or play with the plant.
Considerations for Children
- The spiky leaves could also present a risk of injury to children.
The Mojave thistle, scientifically known as Cirsium mohavense, is a fascinating plant native to the southwestern United States.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cirsium mohavense (Greene) Petr.
- Common Name: Mojave thistle
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
- Related Species/Subspecies: Cirsium neomexicanum
Distribution and Habitat
- The Mojave thistle is found in California, Nevada, and Arizona.
- It thrives in damp soils around desert springs, streams, and ditches.
Morphology and Growth Habits
- It is a two-year or short-lived perennial.
- The first year of its life is spent as a rosette of spiky leaves.