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sandhill thistle
Scientific Name: Cirsium repandum
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cirsium repandum - Sandhill Thistle
Cirsium repandum, commonly known as Sandhill Thistle, is a fascinating plant belonging to the thistle tribe.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- Thistles, in general, are known for having thorns or spines.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cirsium repandum Michx.
- Common Names: Sandhill Thistle
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
- Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Cirsium repandum is a North American species.
- It is found in dry, sandy habitats, particularly in the sandhills region, such as in Scotland County, North Carolina, USA.
- It can also be found in dry oak-hickory forests or dry pine-oak woodlands.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Cirsium repandum is a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It is a perennial plant.
- It can grow to a height of 140 to 300 feet (Note: this is likely a typo, as that would be an extreme height for this species).
Ecological Role
- Some thistles, like the Canada Thistle (Cirsium arvense), are considered invasive in certain ecoregions.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The plant is subject to pollination and herbivory. Pollinator activity affects floral fragrance.
- The digestive tracts of greater sandhill cranes have been found to contain elk thistle.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cirsium repandum.