medicinal herbs
Stemless Thistle
Cirsium acaulon
Herb: Stemless Thistle
Latin name: Cirsium acaulon
Synonyms: Carduus acaulos
Family: Compositae
Medicinal use of Stemless Thistle:
At one time the root used to be chewed as a remedy for toothache.Description of the plant:
Plant:
PerennialHeight:
30 cm(11 3/4 inch)
Flowering:
July toSeptember
Habitat of the herb:
Closely grazed pastures, especially on chalk or limestone.Other uses of Stemless Thistle:
The seed of all species of thistles yields a good oil by expression. No details of potential yields etc are given.Propagation of the herb:
Seed - sow early spring or autumn in situ. Germination usually takes place within 2 - 8 weeks at 20°C.Cultivation of Stemless Thistle:
Closely grazed pastures, especially on chalk or limestone.Known hazards of Cirsium acaulon:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.