Field Thistle Cirsium discolor

Other scientific names: Carduus discolor, Cnicus discolor French names: Chardon discolore Family: Composite Family (Asteraceae) Group: Thistles Similar species:   •   Swamp Thistle (Cirsium muticum) Flowers: Summer;  Blue/Violet;  Indistinguishable parts (petals) Leaves: Alternate, Simple Habitat: Fields and Open Areas Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 430    Native/Non-native: Native Origin and Meaning of Names:  Scientific Name: discolor: two-coloured For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs: 162 photographs available, of which 12 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

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