Tall Thistle

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Rosette.

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Mid-section of plant.  Key characteristics: main leaves have slender or shallow broad teeth.

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Flower.  Color ranges from white to rose-lavender.

  

Seed.  Seed have a banana shape with a knobbed terminal.  Color is a glossy yellowish-brown and length is approximately 5.0 mm.

Life cycle: biennial.