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Type
Flowering plants
Color
Green
Kingdom
Plantae
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Cirsium
Size
Around 15cm
Distribution
Eurasia
North America
Location
Canada
Leaves
alternate
green
lanceolate
lobed
spiny edges
Flowers
purple
Raceme
Trivia
Edible plant
Seeds
achene
brown
white
Life Cycle
Perennial

Latin Name Cirsium arvense

  • Thistle
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