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musk thistle

American  

noun

  1. a composite plant, Carduus nutans, having heads of nodding, rose-purple flowers, introduced into the U.S. from Eurasia.


Etymology

Origin of musk thistle

First recorded in 1725–35

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There are several herbicides labeled for use on musk thistle.

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If you just have a few musk thistle plants, hand removal is a good option.

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Buttercup, musk thistle and horse nettle are common weeds that can be controlled with herbicides.

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One timely application can control buttercup and musk thistle.

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Skid’s into botany and there’s an elusive variety of musk thistle that he’s desperate to track down.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

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