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38.4785, -90.405

Field Notes

Description:

Prickly. Has a purple/pink flower

Species ID Suggestions

Thistle

Cirsium

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BrianEdmond
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Comments (4)
shebebusynow
It's a pretty dramatic thistle; milk thistle looks closest, but I'm not convinced that's it.
BrianEdmond
It looks like an invasive and non-native one, but I'm not sure.
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PublishedJune 4, 2011

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