Profile:
Group: Dicot
Family: Asteraceae
Growth Habit: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Canada thistle is an herbaceous perennial with erect stems 1½-4
feet tall, prickly leaves and an extensive creeping rootstock.
U.S. Nativity:
Introduced
Origin:
Eurasia
Envrionmental Impact:
Threatens non-forested plant communities such as prairies, barrens,
savannas, glades, sand dunes, fields and meadows that have been impacted
by disturbance. Releases toxins in order to compete with native plants.
Management:
Cutting, digging, burning, chemicals
Canada thistle is a problem on Nebraska rangeland and is found
all over the state. It is also a noxious weed in Nebraska.
