Prickly Russian Thistle

Salsola tragus

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Kali tragus (Synonyms Salsola tragus, Salsola kali subsp. tragus) is a species of flowering plant in the amaranth family known by the common name prickly Russian thistle, or simply Russian thistle. It is perhaps the most common species of tumbleweed, and may be known by this common name. This plant is native to Eurasia but it has long been present in North America as an introduced species and a common weed of disturbed habitat; it is...

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iNat Map

Color white, yellow
Group Flowering Plants
1. kingdom Plants
Park Chatfield