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Hardheads (Rhaponticum repens, Acroptilon repens) (Nox)

Invasive Assessment | Impact Assessment | Potential Distribution | Present Distribution

Scientific name: Acroptilon repens

Common name:

Hardhead thistle, Creeping knapweed, Russian knapweed

Additional information about Hardheads is located on the DPI website - including plant status (e.g. regionally prohibited, regionally controlled, restricted), biology, growth calendar and lifecycle, as well as management options.

Photo: Hardhead plant
Hardheads - plant
Photo: Mark Imhof
Photo: Hardhead flower
Hardheads - flower
Photo: Andy Steed
Photo: Hardhead flower
Hardheads - flower
Photo: Mark Imhof


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