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Plumeless Thistle

Carduus acanthoides

Family Name:

Asteraceae

Class: B
Other Names: spiny plumeless thistle 
 Why is it a noxious weed?

Plumeless thistle invades pastures, meadows, and fields crowding out desirable forage plants. Livestock will not graze in areas heavily infested with plumeless thistle.

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