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Cirsium neomexicanum

New Mexico Thistle, cardo

Cirsium neomexicanum
Cirsium neomexicanum
Cirsium neomexicanum

Life form2, 3: forb, biennial forb, annual
Habitat: mountains, canyons, arroyos
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
leaf arrangement3: alternate
leaf format3: simple
leaf shape3: lanceolate
leaf surface3: hairy
leaf margin3: spiny
Flower color2: lavender or purple or violet
Flowering period2: spring
Armament2, 3: spiny leaves
Family1, 2, 3: Asteraceae (sunflower family)
Conserved or Obsolete Family1: Compositae (composite family)
Status: uncommon
Locations where collected or observed:
      Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
      Barry M. Goldwater Range
      Sonoran Desert National Monument

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