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Distribution by County   2148    
Cirsium rhothophilum  S. F. Blake
Surf thistle
Cirsium rhothophilum is a perennial herb that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
California Rare Plant Rank: 1B.2 (rare, threatened, or endangered in CA and elsewhere).
State of California status: Threatened.
Record Count by County

San Luis Obispo: 14 Santa Barbara: 41

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: 11/23/2024).