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Cirsium discolor

 

     Pasture or Field Thistle

Asteraceae

 

 

 

 

 

Fruits.

  Fruit Type:  Achene

  Fruiting Period:  Sep - Oct

  Flowering Period:  Jul - Aug

      

 

 
Seeds.

  Color:  Brown or tan

  Size:  1 x 5 mm

  Shape:  Cylinder

  Surface Features:  Streaked and smooth; silky pappus

  Scarification:  Not required

  Stratification:  Not required

 

 
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