Cirsium vulgare

Spear Thistle at Gateway Island, VIC

Cirsium vulgare at Gateway Island, VIC - 17 Jul 2023 11:43 AM
Cirsium vulgare at Gateway Island, VIC - 17 Jul 2023 11:43 AM
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Identification history

Cirsium vulgare 18 Jul 2023 Tapirlord
Cirsium vulgare 17 Jul 2023 KylieWaldon

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User's notes

the one in flower on its own was taller than the ones across the path under a gum tree. Very prickly looking.

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Location information

Sighting information

Additional information

  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height
  • True In flower

Species information

  • Cirsium vulgare Scientific name
  • Spear Thistle Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Medium weed or pest
  • Up to 1389.77m Recorded at altitude
  • 187 images trained Machine learning
  • In flower

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