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Rusby's thistle
Scientific Name: Cirsium rusbyi
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cirsium rusbyi - Rusby's Thistle
Cirsium rusbyi, commonly known as Rusby's Thistle, is a forb/herb belonging to the genus Cirsium. It is a perennial plant.
Considerations for Pets
- Thistles in general are known to have sharp points or spines.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cirsium rusbyi (Greene) Petr.
- Common Name: Rusby's Thistle
- Family: Asteraceae
- Synonyms: Mentions Cirsium mohavense (Greene) Petr., Mojave Thistle, Virgin Thistle as possibly related, or sharing common names.
- Symbol: CIRU2
Distribution and Habitat
- This species is not found in Idaho.
Morphological Characteristics
- Cirsium rusbyi is classified as a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- Thistles are known for their showy (effusive) flower heads, which are usually purple, rose, or pink.
Related Cirsium Species
- Cirsium vulgare (bull thistle, common thistle, or spear thistle)
- Cirsium rydbergii (Rydberg's thistle)
- Cirsium acarna (Soldier Thistle)
- Cirsium acaule (Stemless Thistle, Dwarf Thistle)
- Cirsium virginense (Mojave thistle, virgin thistle)
- Cirsium neomexicanum (New Mexico Thistle)
- Cirsium parryi (Parry's thistle)
- Cirsium pastoris
Quirky Facts
- The text mentions singer Kate Rusby, born in Yorkshire, England. The text also mentions a guitar maker changing a thistle inlay to a maple leaf and Kate Rusby shopper design.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS database
- British Database of World Flora and Fauna