Cirsium arvense
Cirsium arvense
Creeping Thistle
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | pink |
| Flower size | 12-20 mm |
| Flowering months | July, August, September |
| Leaf type | Pinnatisect |
| Height | 30-100 cm |
Description
Vigorous creeping underground stems lead to this plant being a widespread weed. Stems much branched, flowers at the ends in clusters.
Flowers
flowerheads with pink-purple florets.
Leaves
Pinnatisect leaf is deeply lobed, almost to the central midrib. Lobes almost to central midrib, serrated, undulating and spiny.
Fruits Seeds
Achene: a cluster of small, 1-seeded fruit with hairs.
Edible
Leaves, stems and roots. Roots may cause flatulence.
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