Species: Creeping Thistle (Cirsium arvense)
Family: Asters (ASTERACEAE or COMPOSITAE)
Category: Flowering Plants
Location: NW
A. Flowering Plants
More extensive information on flowering plants can be found in a separate blog post.
B. Asters (ASTERACEAE or COMPOSITAE)
This is one of the largest worldwide flowering plant families and is well represented in the UK. The name Compositae refers to the clustering of the flowers (called florets) into compact heads, so that an entire cluster represents a single flower. They also have one-seeded fruits called achenes.
C. Creeping Thistle (Cirsium arvense)
A single creeping perennial of this native thistle can cover a large area. The lilac-coloured flowers appear in June. Thistles are strong emetics, and also promote perspiration. In weak solution an infusion settles stomach upsets and treats cramp.
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Creeping Thistle
A single creeping perennial of this native Creeping Thistle can cover a large area.
Creeping Thistle
Thistles are strong emetics, and also promote perspiration. In weak solution an infusion settles stomach upsets and treats cramp.
Creeping Thistle
The lilac-coloured flowers of the Creeping Thistle appear in June.
