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Family: Asteraceae   Aster Family

Genus: Cirsium   Thistle
Spiny, biennial or perennial herbs (rarely annuals). Thistles of the genus Cirsium are distinguished by their feathery pappus from members of the genus Carduus (plumeless or simple pappus).

Scientific Name: Cirsium undulatum (Nutt.) Spreng.
Common Name(s): Wavy-leaf Thistle, Gray Thistle, Wavyleaf Bullthistle
Growth Type: perennial/biennial
Species Description:


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Caption:

ID: Hrb-CIRUN-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): leaf, vegetative
Caption:

ID: Hrb-CIRUN-002
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): flowering, inflorescense, vegetative
Caption:

ID: Hrb-CIRUN-003
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): seed