Cirsium Helenioides (Noun)
Meaning
Perennial stoloniferous thistle of northern Europe with lanceolate basal leaves and usually solitary heads of reddish-purple flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Cirsium helenioides is a perennial stoloniferous thistle native to northern Europe, commonly found in damp meadows and along streams.
- The lanceolate basal leaves of Cirsium helenioides are a distinctive feature of this northern European thistle species.
- In late summer, Cirsium helenioides produces usually solitary heads of reddish-purple flowers that attract a variety of pollinators.
- Cirsium helenioides can be a valuable addition to a wildlife garden, providing a source of nectar for bees and butterflies.
- The stoloniferous habit of Cirsium helenioides allows it to spread quickly and form dense colonies in suitable habitats.