Thistle, Nodding

Regulated Act: Alberta Weed Control Act

Provincial Designation: Prohibited Noxious

Colour: Purple

Latin Name: Carduus nutans

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A close up of the flower and leaves of a plant.
A thistle plant in the middle of a field.
A purple flower with green leaves in the background.
A bee is flying around on the flower.
A tall flower in the middle of a field.
A close up of the plant in the grass.
A close up of some green leaves on a tree
A close up of some leaves on a tree
A close up of the center of a flower.
A close up of the purple flower head.
A close up of the stem and leaves on a plant.
A pink flower with purple petals on the stem.
A field of purple flowers in the grass.
A pink flower with purple petals on it.