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Creeping Thistle

Woody weeds identification: Creeping Thistle
A creeping biennial with upright stems reaching a height of 1.5 metres, creeping thistle (Cirsium arvense) is distinguished by its loose clusters of purplish fragrant flowerheads and narrow, crinkly, sharp, spiny leaves. With roots capable of penetrating up to 3 metres in depth and 5 metres laterally, the latter developing new plants in spring, creeping thistle can quickly become predominant in beds and borders.

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