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Palo Alto thistle
Scientific Name: Cirsium praeteriens
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Palo Alto Thistle (Cirsium praeteriens)
The Palo Alto Thistle, scientifically known as Cirsium praeteriens, is a forb/herb belonging to the genus Cirsium. It is also commonly referred to as Lost Thistle and Sand Dune Thistle.
Considerations for Pets
- Thistles are known to have effusive flower heads, which are usually purple, rose, or pink.
- Thistles, in general, are known to have sharp points or thorns on their leaves and stems.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Order: Asterales
- Family: Asteraceae (also known as Compositae) - Aster family
- Genus: Cirsium Mill. - thistle
- Species: Cirsium praeteriens J.F. Macbr. - Palo Alto thistle
Distribution and Habitat
- The Palo Alto Thistle (Cirsium praeteriens) is found in Palo Alto, California.
Morphological Characteristics
- Classified as a forb/herb, which means it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- The Palo Alto Thistle (Cirsium praeteriens) can be either an annual or perennial herb.
Quirky Facts
- The little that is known about the Palo Alto Lost Thistle (Cirsium praeteriens) would fit on a postage stamp. This elusive white-flowered thistle was...