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fewleaf thistle

Scientific Name: Cirsium remotifolium

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Biennial, Perennial

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Fewleaf Thistle (Cirsium remotifolium)

Cirsium remotifolium, commonly known as fewleaf thistle, is a species of thistle native to the western United States, including the Pacific Coast.

Thistles, in general, are known for their distinctive flower heads.

Considerations for Pets

  • Thistles are known for having thorns or sharp edges, which could pose a physical hazard.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cirsium remotifolium (Hook.) DC.
  • Common Name: Fewleaf Thistle, Remote-leaf Thistle
  • Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms/Varieties:
    • Cirsium remotifolium var. remotifolium (Fewleaf Thistle, Remote-leaved Thistle)
    • Cirsium remotifolium ssp. oregonense
    • Cirsium remotifolium ssp. pseudocarlinoides
    • Cirsium callilepis

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the western United States, including the Pacific Coast.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Cirsium remotifolium is a forb/herb, specifically a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
  • It can be a biennial or perennial plant.
  • The plant can reach up to 5 meters in height.
  • Thistles have effusive flower heads, usually purple, rose or pink, also yellow or white.

Quirky Facts

  • In the summer, the fewleaf thistle assumes a white coloring.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Mentioned as a plant within the genus Cirsium, which differs from other thistle genera (Carduus, Silybum, and Onopordum) in having feathered hairs on their achenes.

Traditional Uses

  • The Kwakiutl people used the root held in the mouth for rash or cankers in the mouth or in an infusion.

Further Information

  • USDA, NRCS. 2010. The PLANTS Database. National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
  • Discover Life: Discover Life's Cirsium remotifolium page
  • Dave's Garden: (reference to community and gardening tips)