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Many farmers and ranchers know a thistle when they see one, but identifying the exact species is also an important step toward successful control. While the perennial Canada thistle will overtake a pa,Forage Flash

If you’ve seen this plant in your backyard and wondered how to get rid of it faster, don’t rush. It may look like a weed, but you can make a powerful natural remedy from it. About Milk Thistle Milk Thistle (Silybum spp.) is a popular herb of the Asteraceae family. It is native to Southern…

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Cirsium vulgare (Spear Thistle) is a tall, biennial or short-lived monocarpic plant that forms a rosette of leaves and a taproot up to 28 ...

Carduus nutans is a BIENNIAL growing to 0.9 m (3ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from May to August, and the seeds ripen from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It…

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