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Saffron thistle (Carthamus lanatus) (Nox)

Invasive Assessment | Impact Assessment | Potential Distribution | Present Distribution

Scientific name:Carthamus lanatus Linnaeus.

Common Name:
Saffron thistle

Additional information about Saffron thistle is located on the Agriculture Victoria website - including origin and distribution, descriptions, problem, similar species, lifecycle and reproduction, as well as dispersal, management program and specific actions.

Photo: Saffron Thistle - early growth
Early growth stage of Saffron thistle
Photo: Andrew Steed		Photo: Saffron Thistle - mature plant
Mature Saffron thistle
Photo: Andrew Steed

Photo: Saffron Thistle - young plant
Young Saffron thistle
Photo: Andrew Steed
Photo: Saffron Thistle - flowerhead
Saffron thistle flower head
Photo: Andrew Steed



Related Links

Information on Saffron thistle on the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment's website (external link).
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