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Distribution by County   11255    
Cirsium scariosum  Nutt.  var. loncholepis  (Petr.) D.J. Keil
La graciosa thistle
Cirsium scariosum var. loncholepis is a perennial herb that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
also called Cirsium loncholepis
California Rare Plant Rank: 1B.1 (rare, threatened, or endangered in CA and elsewhere).
State of California status: Threatened. Federal status: Endangered.
Record Count by County

San Luis Obispo: 34 Santa Barbara: 19

Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals, including the Consortium of California Herbaria. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 11/21/2024).