Prairie Thistle
Scientific Name: Cirsium canescens Nutt.
Synonyms: Carduus undulatus Nutt. var. <i>canescens</i> (Nutt.) Porter, Cirsium nebraskense (Britton) Lunell, Cirsium nelsonii (Pammel) Petr., Cirsium plattense (Rydb.) Cockerell ex Daniels
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Asteridae / Asterales / Asteraceae / Compositae / Cirsium Mill./ Cirsium canescens Nutt.

| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | CICA11 |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Biennial |
| Growth Habits | Forb/herb |
| Native Locations | CICA11 |
Plant Guide
Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Prairie Thistle is planted.

