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Musk Thistle

Carduus Nutans

Photo by Lindsy
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Field Notes

Description:

Approximately 36" tall, growing in a valley of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado.

Species ID Suggestions

Musk Thistle

Carduus Nutans

Reference Link
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Comments (2)
Lindsy
Excellent! Thanks, Jellis!
Jellis
Definitly some type of thistle. I found images on line but no name yet.

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Flowers of North America

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PublishedAugust 10, 2013

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