Species:
Cirsium vulgare
Common Name(s):
bull thistle, spear thistle
Habitats Impacted:
cropland/pastureland, rangeland, riparian/aquatic, disturbed/waste areas, forest/woodland
Regions likely to be Impacted:
PH, NE, NW
Present in Neighboring States?
CO, KS, LA, MO, NM, TX
Currently known from Oklahoma?
Yes
Juan Campá, MGAP, Bugwood.org
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What you should know!
Can form dense stands, displacing other vegetation. Spines render it unpalatable to wildlife and livestock, reducing the forage potential of pastures. May spread via contaminated crop seeds or fodder.
Management information
