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Search Term(s): Cirsium muticum   (1 record found)

ASTERACEAE
Aster Family
Cirsium muticum  (swamp thistle)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Cirsium: from the Greek kirsion, meaning a kind of thistle; muticum: blunt
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Biennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
September
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Meadows, marshes and low thickets
State Status
Rare/Historical
Piedmont Status
Rare/Historical
Coastal Plain Status
Rare/Historical
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Northern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
8
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Wetland Indicator Status
OBL
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Early Successional Herbaceous Upland Habitats (Piedmont Native Grassland)
Early Successional Shrub/Brush Upland Habitats (Coastal Plain Old Field)
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