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 Agriculture Victoria 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. 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 | |
Related Links
Information on California Thistle on the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment's website (external link).
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