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Search Term(s): Cirsium virginianum   (1 record found)

ASTERACEAE
Aster Family
Cirsium virginianum  (Virginia thistle)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Cirsium: from the Greek kirsion, meaning a kind of thistle; virginianum: of or from Virginia (U.S.)
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Biennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
August-September
Physiographic Province
☐ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☐ New Castle
☐ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Poorly drained sandy/peaty swales and wet open pinelands
State Status
Rare/Historical
Piedmont Status
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Coastal Plain Status
Rare/Historical
Global Rank
Uncommon
Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Southern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
9
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
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