Cirsium verutum -

Family:	Compositae
Habit:	Perennial
Height:	1.5
Synonyms:	C. involucratum. DC.
Range:	E. Asia - Afghanistan to Bhutan and Burma.

Cirsium verutum () is a Perennial which grows to a height of 1.5m . It has a hardness rating of 0.
Cirsium verutum will flower in January to March. the seeds ripen from January to March
The flowers from this plant are hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and they are pollinated by Insects

Soil Information

Cirsium verutum will grow in light (sandy),medium (loamy),hard (clay) soil. It is not necessary for the soil to be well drained.
The soil prefers the following PH / acid levels :
- pH of less than 6, Acidic soils
- pH between 6 and 8, Neutral soils
- pH greater than 8, Basic soils
Cirsium verutum prefers moist soils

Ideal Planting Locations

Cirsium verutum should not be planted in shady areas.

Cultivated areas, forest clearings, 740 - 2200m[51].

Planting places suited to this plant described below.

• Grows within a woodland garden
• Works within dappled Shade
• Grows in a shady edge
• Can be planted in Cultivated Beds

Cultivation Details

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. An easily grown plant, succeeding in any ordinary garden soil in a sunny position[200].

Edible Uses*

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Edible Rating: 1/5
Young shoots - cooked[177]. Roots - the tender roots are chewed fresh[272]. Seed[177]. No more details are given.

• Leaves -
• Root - includes bulbs, corms, tubers, rhizomes etc.
• Seed - includes nuts, cereals, peas and beans.

Medicinal Uses*

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Medicinal Rating: 1/5
A juice of the root is used to relieve fevers[272]. A paste of the root is used in the treatment of stomach disorders[272]. The fresh root is chewed to treat nosebleeds and aches in the throat, especially during the dry summer[272].

• Febrifuge - Reduces fevers.
• Stomachic - Aids and improves the action of the stomach.

Propagation

Seed - sow early spring or autumn in situ. Germination usually takes place within 2 - 8 weeks at 20°c[164]. Division in spring or autumn.

Known Hazards

None known

Other Uses

The seed of all species of thistles yields a good oil by expression[4]. No details of potential yields etc are given[K].

• Oil - Vegetable oils have many uses, as lubricants, lighting, soap and paint making, waterproofing etc. This does not include the edible oils unless they are also mentioned as having other uses.

Cultivars

no recorded cultivars

References

Flowers of the Himalayas.
Polunin. O. and Stainton. A.
Author: Polunin. O. and Stainton. A.
Rating:
Publisher : A very readable and good pocket guide (if you have a very large pocket!) to many of the wild plants in the Himalayas. Gives many examples of plant uses.
Date of Publication : 1984

Flora of China

Author:
Rating: http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
Publisher : On-line version of the Flora - an excellent resource giving basic info on habitat and some uses.
Date of Publication : 1994

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