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Illyrian thistle (Onopordum illyricum) (Nox)

Invasive Assessment | Impact Assessment | Potential Distribution | Present Distribution

Scientific name:Onopordum illyricum L.

Common name:

Illyrian thistle

Additional information about Illyrian thistle is located on the DPI website - including plant status (e.g. regionally prohibited, regionally controlled, restricted), plant biology, growth and lifecycle, as well as impact and management options.

Photo: Illyrian Thistle infestation
Illyrian thistle infestation
Photo: Andy Steed
Photo: Illyrian Thistle rosette
Illyrian thistle rosette
Photo: Andy Steed

Photo: Illyrian Thistle plant
Illyrian thistle plant
Photo: Andy Steed

Photo: Illyrian Thistle
Illyrian thistle flowers and foliage
Photo: Andy Steed


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