Canada Thistle

Family: Daisy Alien
Season: summer

Last Update: 11Mar97

(Jul-96; Mom/Dad)


(17-Aug-96; Shidagin SF)


(27-Jul-96; Nelson Rd.)


(Jul-96)

Canada Thistle

Common thistle found in fields throughout the summer. Multiple, smallish burrs/flowers on mutliple bracts. Very difficult to eradicate since it propagates via roots. I believe that in New York State, there's is still a $50 fine on the books for letting a Canada Thistle go to seed.


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