Canada thistle
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Canada thistle
An Americanism dating back to 1790–1800
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Today, 140 years later, Canada thistle is a Class C noxious weed in Washington.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 11, 2022
Many look for nectar on dandelion, rabbitbrush, Canada thistle, osier dogwood and chokecherry.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 27, 2021
They are targeting Johnson grass, giant foxtail, Canada thistle, nodding thistle, common teasel, multiflora rose, Amur honeysuckle, poison hemlock, marestail, Japanese knotweed and kudzu.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 18, 2021
The state’s contractor, Ed’s Plant World of Brandywine, is going after porcelain-berry, kudzu, Canada thistle and mile-a-minute weed, among other species.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 27, 2016
It is not often that so big and determinate a thing as a Canada thistle gets in among the roses, and when it does it is quickly disposed of.
From Rosemary and Rue by Amber
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