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Cirsium ochrocentrum ssp. martinii
Scientific Name: Cirsium ochrocentrum ssp. martinii
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Biennial, Perennial
Other Names:
Santa Fe Thistle (Cirsium ochrocentrum subsp. martinii)
Cirsium ochrocentrum subsp. martinii, a subspecies of the Santa Fe thistle, is a plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is also known as Yellowspine Thistle.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant has spiny leaves, which could pose a risk of injury.
Considerations for Children
- The plant has spiny leaves, which could pose a risk of injury.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cirsium ochrocentrum subsp. martinii (P. Barlow-Irick) Keil
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms: Cirsium ochrocentrum var. martinii
- Basionym: Cirsium ochrocentrum A. Gray subsp. martinii P. Barlow-Irick
Distribution and Habitat
- This subspecies is found specifically in the Gila River region of Arizona and New Mexico.
- It grows in grasslands.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a biennial thistle.
- The stems are leafy and tomentose.
- Nodes are usually well separated on the stems.
- The leaves are described as curvy and spiny.
- The flowers are maroon-ish.
Quirky Facts
- Six new varieties have been proposed within the North American Cirsium (Asteraceae).
Further Information
- Information is available via IPNI (International Plant Names Index), the Australian Plant Name Index, and the NYBG (New York Botanical Garden) Virtual Herbarium.
- More information is available on the Encyclopedia of Life.