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| + | Common names: Nuttall's thistle; coastal tall thistle | ||
| + | ==Taxonomic notes== | ||
| + | Synonyms: ''Carduus nuttallii'' (A.P. de Candolle) Pollard.<ref name="weakley">Weakley, A.S. 2015. Flora of the southern and mid-atlantic states. Working Draft of 21 May 2015. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.</ref> | ||
| − | + | Varieties: none.<ref name="weakley">Weakley, A.S. 2015. Flora of the southern and mid-atlantic states. Working Draft of 21 May 2015. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.</ref> | |
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A description of ''Cirsium nuttallii'' is provided in [http://efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=250066385 The Flora of North America]. | A description of ''Cirsium nuttallii'' is provided in [http://efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=250066385 The Flora of North America]. | ||
| − | ''C. nuttallii'' is a biennial species that develops a deep taproot and basal rosette the first year, then shoots up a single, erect, glabrous stem <ref name="Native"/><ref name="EOL">[[http://eol.org/pages/468308/details Encyclopedia of Life]] Accessed: December 7, 2015</ref> | + | ''C. nuttallii'' is a biennial species that develops a deep taproot and basal rosette the first year, then shoots up a single, erect, glabrous stem.<ref name="Native"/><ref name="EOL">[[http://eol.org/pages/468308/details Encyclopedia of Life]] Accessed: December 7, 2015</ref> It can be distinguished from other ''Cirsium'' by having branched and many-headed stems.<ref>Krings, Alexander, Randy Westbrooks, and Janine Lloyd. “CIRSIUM NUTTALLII (ASTERACEAE: CYNAREAE) NEW TO NORTH CAROLINA AND AN ILLUSTRATED KEY TO SOUTHEASTERN CONGENERS”. SIDA, Contributions to Botany 20.2 (2002): 845–848.</ref> |
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| + | ==Distribution== | ||
==Ecology== | ==Ecology== | ||
| − | ===Habitat=== <!--Natural communities, human disturbed habitats, topography, hydrology, soils, light, fire regime requirements for removal of competition, etc.--> | + | ===Habitat===<!--Natural communities, human disturbed habitats, topography, hydrology, soils, light, fire regime requirements for removal of competition, etc.--> |
| − | In the Coastal Plain in Florida and Georgia, ''C. nuttallii'' can be found in loamy sand of pine savannas, ''Hymenachne'' depressions, and freshwater marsh banks. It will grow in sunny, open and disturbed habitats such as roadsides, railroad tracks, pastures, levees, highways, and upland fallow fields <ref name="Native">[[http://hawthornhillwildflowers.blogspot.com/2014/06/nuttalls-thistle-cirsium-nuttallii.html Native Florida Wildflowers]]Accessed:December 7, 2015</ref> | + | In the Coastal Plain in Florida and Georgia, ''C. nuttallii'' can be found in loamy sand of pine savannas, ''Hymenachne'' depressions, and freshwater marsh banks. It will grow in sunny, open and disturbed habitats such as roadsides, railroad tracks, pastures, levees, highways, and upland fallow fields.<ref name="Native">[[http://hawthornhillwildflowers.blogspot.com/2014/06/nuttalls-thistle-cirsium-nuttallii.html Native Florida Wildflowers]]Accessed:December 7, 2015</ref><ref name="FSU">Florida State University Robert K. Godfrey Herbarium database. URL: [http://herbarium.bio.fsu.edu http://herbarium.bio.fsu.edu]. Last accessed: October 2015. Collectors: Loran C. Anderson, James R. Birkhaulter, D. Burch, Emily Earp, R.K. Godfrey, R. Komarek, Marc Minno, Paul L. Redfearn Jr., Cecil R. Slaughter, L.B. Trott, D.B. Ward. States and Counties: Florida: Brevard, Escambia, Gadsden, Jefferson, Lee, Leon, Palm Beach, Polk, Putnam, Taylor, Wakulla. Georgia: Grady. Compiled by Tall Timbers Research Station and Land Conservancy. |
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| + | ''Cirsium nuttallii'' is an indicator species for the Calcareous Savannas community type as described in Carr et al. (2010).<ref>Carr, S.C., K.M. Robertson, and R.K. Peet. 2010. A vegetation classification of fire-dependent pinelands of Florida. Castanea 75:153-189.</ref> | ||
| − | ===Phenology=== <!--Timing off flowering, fruiting, seed dispersal, and environmental triggers. Cite PanFlora website if appropriate: http://www.gilnelson.com/PanFlora/ --> | + | ===Phenology===<!--Timing off flowering, fruiting, seed dispersal, and environmental triggers. Cite PanFlora website if appropriate: http://www.gilnelson.com/PanFlora/ --> |
| − | ''Cirsium nuttallii'' | + | ''Cirsium nuttallii'' has been observed flowering April through July with peak inflorescence in June and with white to pink flowers.<ref name="Native"/><ref>Nelson, G. [http://www.gilnelson.com/ PanFlora]: Plant data for the eastern United States with emphasis on the Southeastern Coastal Plains, Florida, and the Florida Panhandle. www.gilnelson.com/PanFlora/ Accessed: 7 DEC 2016</ref> |
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===Seed bank and germination=== | ===Seed bank and germination=== | ||
| − | It produces a large number of seeds and has been observed to self-sow freely <ref name="Native"/><ref name="Dave">[[http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/66129/#b Dave's Garden]]Accessed: December 7, 2015</ref> | + | It produces a large number of seeds and has been observed to self-sow freely.<ref name="Native"/><ref name="Dave">[[http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/66129/#b Dave's Garden]]Accessed: December 7, 2015</ref> |
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===Pollination=== | ===Pollination=== | ||
| − | + | ''Cirsium nuttallii'' has been observed at the Archbold Biological Station to host bees from the Apidae family such as ''Apis mellifera'' and ''Bombus griseocollis'', sweat bees such as ''Halictus poeyi'' (family Halictidae), and leafcutting bees such as ''Lithurgus gibbosus'' (family Megachilidae).<ref>Deyrup, M.A. and N.D. 2015. Database of observations of Hymenoptera visitations to flowers of plants on Archbold Biological Station, Florida, USA.</ref> | |
| − | + | ===Herbivory and toxicology=== | |
| + | The seeds are eaten by birds, but avoids herbivory from deer.<ref name="Naturescape">[[https://naturescapesofbeaufort.com/products-page/butterfly-larval-food-source/cirsium-nuttallii-coastal-tall-thistle/ Naturescapes of Beaufort, SC]]Accessed: December 7, 2015</ref> It is the larval host to the little metalmark butterfly.<ref name="What">[[https://whatfloridanativeplantisbloomingtoday.wordpress.com/2014/04/26/nuttalls-thistle-cirsium-nuttallii-2/ What Florida Native Plant is Blooming Today]]Accessed: December 7, 2015</ref> | ||
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| − | + | ==Conservation, cultivation, and restoration== | |
| + | Global Conservation Status: G5.<ref name="Natureserve>[[http://explorer.natureserve.org/servlet/NatureServe?searchName=Cirsium+nuttallii NatureServe]]Accessed: December 7, 2015</ref> | ||
| − | + | ==Cultural use== | |
| + | The leaves and stems can be cooked, so keeping it as a potherb is a possibility.<ref> Fernald, et al. 1958. Edible Plants of Eastern North America. Harper and Row Publishers, New York.</ref> | ||
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==Photo Gallery== | ==Photo Gallery== | ||
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==References and notes== | ==References and notes== | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:35, 22 June 2022
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| Photo by Matthew Merritt, Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Magnoliophyta - Flowering plants |
| Class: | Magnoliopsida - Dicotyledons |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae ⁄ Compositae |
| Genus: | Cirsium |
| Species: | C. nuttallii |
| Binomial name | |
| Cirsium nuttallii DC. | |
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| Natural range of Cirsium nuttallii from USDA NRCS Plants Database. | |
Common names: Nuttall's thistle; coastal tall thistle
Contents
Taxonomic notes
Synonyms: Carduus nuttallii (A.P. de Candolle) Pollard.[1]
Varieties: none.[1]
Description
A description of Cirsium nuttallii is provided in The Flora of North America.
C. nuttallii is a biennial species that develops a deep taproot and basal rosette the first year, then shoots up a single, erect, glabrous stem.[2][3] It can be distinguished from other Cirsium by having branched and many-headed stems.[4]
Distribution
Ecology
Habitat
In the Coastal Plain in Florida and Georgia, C. nuttallii can be found in loamy sand of pine savannas, Hymenachne depressions, and freshwater marsh banks. It will grow in sunny, open and disturbed habitats such as roadsides, railroad tracks, pastures, levees, highways, and upland fallow fields.[2][5]
Cirsium nuttallii is an indicator species for the Calcareous Savannas community type as described in Carr et al. (2010).[6]
Phenology
Cirsium nuttallii has been observed flowering April through July with peak inflorescence in June and with white to pink flowers.[2][7]
Seed bank and germination
It produces a large number of seeds and has been observed to self-sow freely.[2][8]
Pollination
Cirsium nuttallii has been observed at the Archbold Biological Station to host bees from the Apidae family such as Apis mellifera and Bombus griseocollis, sweat bees such as Halictus poeyi (family Halictidae), and leafcutting bees such as Lithurgus gibbosus (family Megachilidae).[9]
Herbivory and toxicology
The seeds are eaten by birds, but avoids herbivory from deer.[10] It is the larval host to the little metalmark butterfly.[11]
Conservation, cultivation, and restoration
Global Conservation Status: G5.[12]
Cultural use
The leaves and stems can be cooked, so keeping it as a potherb is a possibility.[13]
Photo Gallery
References and notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Weakley, A.S. 2015. Flora of the southern and mid-atlantic states. Working Draft of 21 May 2015. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 [Native Florida Wildflowers]Accessed:December 7, 2015
- ↑ [Encyclopedia of Life] Accessed: December 7, 2015
- ↑ Krings, Alexander, Randy Westbrooks, and Janine Lloyd. “CIRSIUM NUTTALLII (ASTERACEAE: CYNAREAE) NEW TO NORTH CAROLINA AND AN ILLUSTRATED KEY TO SOUTHEASTERN CONGENERS”. SIDA, Contributions to Botany 20.2 (2002): 845–848.
- ↑ Florida State University Robert K. Godfrey Herbarium database. URL: http://herbarium.bio.fsu.edu. Last accessed: October 2015. Collectors: Loran C. Anderson, James R. Birkhaulter, D. Burch, Emily Earp, R.K. Godfrey, R. Komarek, Marc Minno, Paul L. Redfearn Jr., Cecil R. Slaughter, L.B. Trott, D.B. Ward. States and Counties: Florida: Brevard, Escambia, Gadsden, Jefferson, Lee, Leon, Palm Beach, Polk, Putnam, Taylor, Wakulla. Georgia: Grady. Compiled by Tall Timbers Research Station and Land Conservancy.
- ↑ Carr, S.C., K.M. Robertson, and R.K. Peet. 2010. A vegetation classification of fire-dependent pinelands of Florida. Castanea 75:153-189.
- ↑ Nelson, G. PanFlora: Plant data for the eastern United States with emphasis on the Southeastern Coastal Plains, Florida, and the Florida Panhandle. www.gilnelson.com/PanFlora/ Accessed: 7 DEC 2016
- ↑ [Dave's Garden]Accessed: December 7, 2015
- ↑ Deyrup, M.A. and N.D. 2015. Database of observations of Hymenoptera visitations to flowers of plants on Archbold Biological Station, Florida, USA.
- ↑ [Naturescapes of Beaufort, SC]Accessed: December 7, 2015
- ↑ [What Florida Native Plant is Blooming Today]Accessed: December 7, 2015
- ↑ [NatureServe]Accessed: December 7, 2015
- ↑ Fernald, et al. 1958. Edible Plants of Eastern North America. Harper and Row Publishers, New York.
