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Musk Thistle This is a picture of Musk Thistle on the South Tract of the Patuxent Research Refuge near Laurel, Maryland. Carduus nutans,Geotagged,Musk thistle,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Musk Thistle

This is a picture of Musk Thistle on the South Tract of the Patuxent Research Refuge near Laurel, Maryland.

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"Carduus nutans", with the common names Musk thistle, Nodding thistle, and Nodding plumeless thistle, is a biennial herb in the Asteraceae—sunflower family. It is native to regions of Europe and Asia.

Similar species: Asterales
Species identified by Matthew Beziat
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By Matthew Beziat

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Uploaded Jul 23, 2021. Captured May 27, 2021 17:56 in Cash Lake Trail, Maryland, USA.
  • SM-G991U
  • f/1.8
  • 1/1s
  • ISO40
  • 5.4mm