Plant: Tap rooted biennial with spiny winged stems growing 2
to 5 feet
tall. Young plants develop as a rosette. Invasive |
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Flowers: Flower heads tipped with prickles, purple flowers. |
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Leaf: Arranged alternately on the stem and end in long
sharp
spines. Upper surfaces have short prickles, underside cottony. |
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Flowering period: |
June to September |
Can be found here: |
Many Places |
Native Plant: No |
Halophyte: No |
Family Name: Sunflower |
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Date: 9/14/2005
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