Italian Thistle *

Carduus pycnocephalus ssp. pycnocephalus

TJM1: Carduus pycnocephalus.

Family: Asteraceae(discoid) (SUNFLOWER).
Other common names: Italian plumeless thistle.
Generic common name: PLUMELESS THISTLE.

Location: Circle X Ranch: Grotto Trail, oak woodland, April 2004.

Characteristics: non-Native, Red, Medium, Clusters, Simple, Herbaceous, Annual, Early Spring, Late Spring.

Note: Invasive exotic.