Cirsium heterotrichum

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Common names

Scientific name

Cirsium heterotrichum Pančić.

Conservation status and threats

NOT protected species in Bulgaria.

Description and identification

Cirsium heterotrichum is a perennial herbaceous plant. Stem erect, 20-80 cm high, simple or slightly branched. The leaves above are green, underside with white dense hairs, prickly at the edge. Flower heads several, sessile on top of stem. Flowering July-September^[1].

Habitats

Along the streams and in moist meadows in the high mountain and mountain belt^[2].

Distribution in Bulgaria

In the Vitosha, Western Stara Planina, Rila and Strandzha Mountains; up to 2500 meters above sea level^[3].

General distribution

The mountains of the Balkan Peninsula^[4].

Sources

[1] Стоянов, Н. & Б. Китанов. 1966. Високопланинските растения в България. Изд. "Наука и изкуство". София.

[2] Стоянов, Н. & Б. Китанов. 1966. Пос. източник.

[3] Стоянов, Н. & Б. Китанов. 1966. Пос. източник.

[4] Стоянов, Н. & Б. Китанов. 1966. Пос. източник.

Cirsium heterotrichum на български

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