Species Cirsium arvense
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Range:
Location unknown
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Etymology of Cirsium:
Gk. kirsion = a kind of thistle, derived from cirsos = a swollen vein or welt. In ancient times, thistles were used as a remedy against swollen veins.
Etymology of arvense:
From the Latin arvensis = 'of the field' or 'of the meadow'
Scientific name:
Cirsium arvense (L.) Scop.
Etymology applies to:
Synonym of:
Unknown
Long etymology:
Protologue:
Fl. Carniol., ed. 2 2: 126 (1772)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1772
Observations of Taxon
Cirsium arvense
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
