Thistle, Marsh

Regulated Act: Alberta Weed Control Act

Provincial Designation: Prohibited Noxious

Colour: Purple

Latin Name: Cirsium palustre

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A thistle is shown with its purple flower.

Marsh Thistle Flower _ Stem Photo Credit Rob Routledge, Sault College, Bugwood.org

A person holding a plant in their hand.

Marsh Thistle Leaf Photo Credit Caleb Slemmons, National Ecological Observatory Network, Bugwood.org

A close up of the stem of a plant

Marsh Thistle Stem Photo Credit Caleb Slemmons, National Ecological Observatory Network, Bugwood.org

A tall purple flower in the middle of a forest.

Marsh Thistle Whole Plant Photo Credit Caleb Slemmons, National Ecological Observatory Network, Bugwood.org

A close up of some purple flowers in the grass.