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musk thistle

Carduus nutans

Photo by AnnaWhipkey
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Field Notes

Description:

musk thistle is considered an invasive species in North America

Habitat:

restored Indiana prairie

Notes:

The flowers are febrifuge and are used to purify the blood. The seeds contain a fixed oil that is rich in linoleic acid. This has proved of benefit in the prevention of atherosclerosis.
http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Carduus+nutans

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Carduus nutans

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Comments (3)
AnnaWhipkey
thanks lightworkerpeace, I added medicinal uses

Spotted for Missions

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Flowers of North America
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Herbs & Spices – Source Plants
Mission
Wildflowers of Indiana

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PublishedMay 29, 2011

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