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Slender thistle (Carduus pycnocephalus) (Nox)

Invasive Assessment | Impact Assessment | Potential Distribution | Present Distribution

Scientific name:Carduus pycnocephalus L.

Common Name:

Slender thistle, Shore thistle, Winged thistle, Italian thistle

Additional information about Slender thistle is located on the DPI website - including origin and distribution, description, the problem, dispersal and management program.

Photo: Slender Thistle Flowers
Slender thistle flowers
Photo: Mark Imhof
Photo: Slender Thistle Flowers Detail
Slender thistle flower in detail
Photo: Mark Imhof

Photo: Slender Thistle Stems
Slender thistle Stems
Photo: Mark Imhof

Photo: Slender Thistle infestation
Slender thistle infestation
Photo: Mark Imhof



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