Knapweed (2)
Spotted Knapweed Family:
Sunflower (Asteraceae) Grows to 4ft with deeply cut hairy leaves with no spines. Bracts have a hairy black tip making it look "spotted". NOXIOUS |
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Russian Knapweed Family:
Sunflower (Asteraceae) Grows in a bush 1ft to 3ft high with stiff branches. Flowers are ½" to ¾" across and thistle-like, white to lavender. Bracts are smooth with rounded tips, green and cobwebby. It is toxic to horses. Flora of North America reference. NOXIOUS |