Plumeless Thistle (Carduus acanthoides)
Plumeless Thistle (Carduus acanthoides)
Other Names: spiny plumeless thistle, bristly thistle
Life Cycle: Winter annual or biennial
Description: Can be distinguished from musk thistle by the leaf-like spines on the stem and hairs on the underside of the leaf. Flower heads are only 1-2 inches wide, much smaller than musk thistle flowers.
Herbicide Options: Response of Pasture Weeds to Herbicides and Mowing - AGR 207
