Cirsium arvense
| Scientific Name: | Cirsium arvense |
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| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Common Name: | Canada Thistle |
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| Gee Whiz: | This species is not from Canada as the specific epithet would suggest, but instead from Europe. |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |