Meadow Thistle

Cirsium dissectum

Cirsium dissectum, also known as meadow thistle, is an erect perennial herb. It is found in Great Britain, Ireland, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Spain, Hungary, Norway, etc. It is found in fens and less acidic peat bogs i.e. it prefers damp boggy areas.

Scientific name

Cirsium dissectum

Family

Asteraceae