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Cotton thistle (Onopordum nervosum)
Invasiveness Assessment | Impact Assessment | Potential Distribution
| Scientific name: | Onopordum nervosum Boiss. |
Common Name: |
Cotton thistle |
Status: |
Not declared noxious in Victoria |
Habitat: |
Native to Spain. Found mainly in lime soils (Manzaranares et al 1993). Most species grow in rocky or stony ground, roadsides, waste places and similar dry, open habitats (Tutin, 1980). |
Related Links
Information on Cotton thistle on the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment's website (external link).