Cirsium vulgare

Spear Thistle at Sullivans Creek, Acton

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Identification history

Cirsium vulgare 18 Jan 2024 Tapirlord
Cirsium vulgare 18 Jan 2024 VanceLawrence

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Actually lost count along the creek bank. Intermingled with Blackberries and Purple Top.

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • 20mm Flower dimension
  • 1 metre to 5 metres Plant height
  • True In flower

Species information

  • Cirsium vulgare Scientific name
  • Spear Thistle Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Medium weed or pest
  • Up to 1576.4m Recorded at altitude
  • In flower

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