Cirsium vulgare
Cirsium vulgare bull thistle
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This European species has a full, large flowerhead and rigid, yellow-tipped spines of the bracts that support the flowerhead. The prickly leaves are pale or wooly beneath. This thistle is designated as a noxious weed.
Habitat & Range
Grows in meadows, fields, and along roadsides.
Present throughout the state.
Wetland codes
| EMP: | FACU |
|---|---|
| NCNE: | FACU |
Phenology
Flowers July to October.
Cirsium vulgare bull thistle
Cirsium vulgare gallery
Plant Summary
biennial forb
invasive, noxious, common
flower color: purple
Common Names
bull thistle
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