Bull Thistle   Cirsium horridulum    
Sunflower family — Asteraceae

Also known as:
Yellow Thistle, Horrid Thistle, Spiny Thistle

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Bull thistle's large prickly leaves and huge flower heads make it stand out among all the other plants in the sandy pastures in which it typically occurs. Flower color varies from white to deep pink.

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Flowering Months: March, April, May, June

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