Some Common Plants of Upper Newport Bay
Artichoke Thistle, Cardoon  (Cynara cardunculus)
Plant: Perennial herb with a broad rosette of large leaves at the base of the plant.  Thick stems and undersides of leaves covered with white wool. 1-1/2 to 3 feet tall.  Dies back to dry stalk at summers end, re-sprouts from roots the next year.  Invasive.  Food artichoke is Cynara scolymus.
Plant: Indian Springs - 21-Apr-03
Seedling: Indian Springs - 21-Apr-03
Date: 8/29/2010