Canada thistle is a common and noxious weed introduced from Eurasia. They are commonly found in clearings, along roadsides, and pastures. The word "thistle" means "to prick." The photograph was taken at the Creston…
Canada thistle is a common and noxious weed introduced from Eurasia. They are commonly found in clearings, along roadsides, and pastures. The word "thistle" means "to prick." The photograph was taken at the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area in British Columbia. (Source: University of Alberta BioDiTRL online database, accessed Dec. 7, 2015. Copyright restrictions apply.)
Citation
Page Citation for Cirsium Mill.
Page Citation
"Species Details - Cirsium Mill., University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/1-4352/12-151333. Accessed 07 Feb. 2025.
Specimen Information
There are 5 specimens of this Species.
2 results plotted on map in 2 markers. Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.