Cirsium vulgare
Synonyms
Thistle, Sprear
ID Characteristics
Life cycle:
Biennial
Growth Habit:
Basal rosette
Propagation:
Seed
Leaf Margin:
Highly toothed with spines
Leaf Hairs:
Top and bottom
Leaf Structure:
Deeply lobed lanceolate
Leaf Arrangement:
Alternate
Root Type:
Taproot with secondary fibrous root system
Flower Color:
Rose to reddish purple
Multimedia
Video
Similar Species
- Thistle, Canada Cirsium arvense
Herbicidal Control Options
- Preemergence: Isoxaben, Simazine
- Post Emergence: 2,4-D, Bentazon, Chlorsulfuron, Clopyralid, Dicamba, Mecoprop-p, Triclopyr
Please note: one or more of these active ingredients may exist in combination-type brand name products. Any material used for herbicidal control of any plant may vary in efficacy. Please read the full disclaimer on herbicide usage.
