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Carduus species- Brampton, Canada


Carduus acanthoides from Canada-GS06032024-1:
Carduus acanthoides Linn.
Photographed from Brampton Canada, 7-11-2022


I am having doubts as per images at
https://powo.science.kew.org/names:188363-1
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carduus_acanthoides
https://www.invasive.org/browse/subinfo.cfm?sub=3400
https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/76006-Carduus-acanthoides
http://www.misin.msu.edu/facts/detail/?project=misin&id=212&cname=Spiny+plumeless+thistle
https://www.mda.state.mn.us/plants/pestmanagement/weedcontrol/noxiouslist/plumelessthistle
https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/flower/plumeless-thistle


Same till I find a better match.


I think Carduus nutans.


I think looks different as per images at
https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/76007-Carduus-nutans/browse_photos


 

Updated on August 31, 2025

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