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Alpine thistle

Carduus defloratus

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Description:

This thistle was some 50cm tall, no spines on stems nor leaves. Inflorescences are solitary, developed on hairless stems.

Habitat:

Alpine pastures in Jura Natural Reserve.

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Carduus - Wikipedia

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