Cirsium purpuratum explained

Cirsium purpuratum is a species of plume thistle native to Japan.^{[1] [2]}

The plant grows to around 1.5m in height and the flower heads are up to 10 cm in diameter.

Notes and References

1. Matsum. (1895). In: Enum. Sci. Names 83.
2. Web site: Cirsium purpuratum Matsum.. Plants of the World Online.