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Onopordum (Asteraceae) 2:377

Onopordum acaulon (fruit)

O. acanthium

O. acanthium

   
Scotch thistle (Onopordum acanthium) is probably the most widespread and abundant of the thistles. This erect, very hairy weed has large spiny flower heads with purple flowers. Onopordum acaulon only has rosette leaves, but otherwise resemble Scotch Thistle.

O. acaulon

 

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