Californian / perennial thistle (Cirsium arvense) (Nox)
Invasive Assessment | Impact Assessment | Potential Distribution | Present Distribution
| Scientific name: Cirsium arvense (L.) Scop. Common name: Californian thistle, perennial thistle Additional information on Californian thistle / Perennial thistle is located on the DPI website - including plant status (regionally prohibited, regionally controlled, restricted), plant biology, growth calendar and lifecycle, as well as impact and management options. |
Related Links
Weed Identification Note for Californian/Perennial 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.
 Californian thistle flowers and foliage Photo: Doug Crawford |  Californian thistle plant Photo: Doug Crawford |  Californian thistle seed heads Photo: Doug Crawford | |
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This document was last reviewed on 28/09/2011