Plumeless Thistle
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| 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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 Pierce County Noxious Weed Control Board • 9200 122nd St E, Puyallup, WA 98373 • 253-798-7263
Pierce County Noxious Weed Control Board • 9200 122nd St E, Puyallup, WA 98373 • 253-798-7263