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Nodding Thistle

Carduus nutans

Photo by CynthiaMHori
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Field Notes

Description:

A member of the sunflower family. Large basal plant base , tall branching stem, nodding flower head. Introduced to North America and is now considered a noxious weed.

Species ID Suggestions

Nodding Thistle

Carduus nutans
VineWorld
1

Thistle
tenley.thompson
2

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PublishedFebruary 17, 2011

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