Cirsium palustre Marsh thistle (Compositae)

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Cirsium palustre
Marsh thistle
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The Cirsium palustre plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Marsh thistle. Some home gardeners know the variety as Carduus palustris.

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Latin Name:  Cirsium palustre
Common Name:  Marsh thistle
Family:  Compositae
Author:  (L.)Scop.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:  0.4

Habitat:  Damp soils in meadows and woodland[5, 17].

General Uses: The seed fluff is used as a tinder[106]. The seed of all species of thistles yields a good oil by expression[4]. No details of potential yields etc are given[K].

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