Common
name: American Thistle
Latin name: Cirsium centaurea
Annual/Perennial:
Perennial
Flowers: July to August
Flower size: 1" to 1.5"
Found in: Montane to Subalpine
Height: 3'
Invasive: Yes
Native species: No Useful in garden: No
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Pictured
Wildflower: American Thistle - Cirsium
centaurea
Wildflower
Field notes: American Thistle is a pest that no one wants
growing on their property. Every year I put some effort into
trying to keep American Thistle for getting a foothold on my land.
Look for American Thistle growing in sunny areas in forest
openings, meadows, and along fence lines.
