Cynareae
Thistle Tribe Aster Family
The Thistle tribe contains many brightly colored spiny species.
Centaurea | biebersteinii Spotted Knapweed |
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Knapweeds are considered invasive species throughout much of the southwest. | ||||
Cirsium | undulatum Wavyleaf Thistle |
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Thistles comprise the genera of Cirsium and Carduus. | ||||
Arctium | minus Common Burdock |
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Burdocks are large plants with burry fruits. | ||||
Carduus | nutans Musk Thistle |
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