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Boar Thistle

Galactites tomentosa

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Field Notes

Description:

This is the commonest species of thistle found in the Maltese Islands. Its stems may reach a height of around 65 cm, flowers between March and June.

Habitat:

It grows everywhere, but prefers disturbed ground.

Notes:

Maltese name: Xewk Abjad

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Flora of the Maltese Islands
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PublishedApril 24, 2013

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