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Russian thistle

Salsola tragus

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Field Notes

Description:

Pink and green striped plant only about 30cm tall with spiny leaves and small, thin, pink flowers. Not native and is invasive.

Habitat:

Along Lake Hodges trail

Notes:

This will grow very large and round then become a tumbleweed.

Species ID Suggestions

Russian thistle

Salsola tragus

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