Nodding thistle (Carduus nutans) (Nox)
Invasive Assessment | Impact Assessment | Potential Distribution | Present Distribution
| Scientific name: Carduus nutans L. Common name: Nodding thistle, musk thistle |
Additional information about Nodding thistle is located on the DPI website - including plant status (e.g. state prohibited), origin, description, lifecycle, general information as well as management options.
Related Links
Weed Identification Note for Nodding thistle - on the Weeds Australia website (external link). Information is provided on the generalised current distribution in Australia as well as other information such as origin, distinguishing features, dispersal etc.
 Nodding thistle flower Photo: Mark Imhof |  Nodding thistle plants Photo: Mark Imhof |  Nodding thistle plant Photo: Mark Imhof |
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This document was last reviewed on 04/10/2011