Other common names:
Creeping Thistle Other scientific names: Carduus arvensis, Cirsium lanatum, Cnicus arvensis, Serratula arvensis Family: Composite Family (Asteraceae) Group: Thistles Flowers: Summer; Blue/Violet; Indistinguishable parts (petals) Leaves: Alternate, Simple Habitat: Fields and Open Areas Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 430 Native/Non-native:
Non-native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: arvense: of cultivated ground Photographs:
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