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Wright's thistle
Scientific Name: Cirsium wrightii
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cirsium wrightii: Wright's Marsh Thistle
Cirsium wrightii, commonly known as Wright's Marsh Thistle or Wright's Thistle, is an endangered plant species belonging to the sunflower family (Asteraceae).
Considerations for Pets
- As a thistle, Cirsium wrightii possesses potential physical hazards due to its prickly nature.
Considerations for Children
- As a thistle, Cirsium wrightii possesses potential physical hazards due to its prickly nature.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cirsium wrightii A. Gray
- Common Names: Wright's Marsh Thistle, Wright's Thistle
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
Morphological Characteristics
- Cirsium wrightii is described as a robust biennial or monocarpic perennial.
- It features a strict stem that can grow to a height of 1-2.5 meters.
- The plant has ample basal leaves.
- It can grow to 8 feet tall and produces a single, central stalk.
Distribution and Habitat
- Cirsium wrightii is a wetland thistle found in wet meadows.
- It is a species of Cirsium primarily found in marshy areas.
Conservation Status
- Cirsium wrightii is listed as an endangered species under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.
Plant Type
- Cirsium wrightii is a forb/herb.
- It is a perennial plant.
Related Species
- Creeping Thistle (Cirsium arvense)
- Mexican Thistle | Wright's Eryngo (Eryngium heterophyllum)
Further Information
- Information about Cirsium wrightii can be found in the Encyclopedia of Life.
- Details are also available on ResearchGate regarding the petition to list it under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.