Canada Thistle

Canada Thistle

Common name, scientific name

• Common name - Canada Thistle
• Scientific name - Cirsium arvense

Physical description (draw on keys and references)

• Plant 2 description:
  • 1. Flower Color - light purple to lavendor to white
  • 2. Height - 2 to 3 feet tall, 12 to 15 feet down of roots
  • 3. Leaves - Dark green, alternating, various sized

Native/Non-native status

Non-native species. Originated from Europe through probable seed mixing with crop seed

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Prairie Plants Pioneer: Ada Hayden and Identifying Prairie Plants