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Scotch Thistle

Onopordum acanthium

Photo by SummerNicole
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Field Notes

Notes:

This leafy plant/weed was spotting growing in a vacant lot in Orem. It's leaves have sharp points around the edges. I think it's a Scotch Thistle in it's 1st or 2nd year.

Species ID Suggestions

Globe Artichoke

Cynara scolymus

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VivBraznell
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Scotch Thistle

Onopordum acanthium

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SummerNicole
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Comments (2)
SummerNicole
Thanks VivBraznell! I think I found out what it is...pretty sure it's a Scotch Thistle in it's first or second year, but I wish it were an artichoke plant...artichoke dip is my very favorite. :)
VivBraznell
Looks very similar SummerNicole but only a suggestion

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PublishedMay 14, 2013

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