Carduus nutans
(Nodding Thistle)

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Whole Plant in Ground


Lower Stem


Middle Stem


Upper Stem


Lowest Leaf Bottom


Lower Leaf Top


Mid-Lower Leaf Bottom


Middle Leaf Top


Mid-Upper Leaf Bottom


Upper  Leaf Top


Flower Head Top, Stage 1


Flower Head Top, Stage 2


Flower Head Top, Stage 3


Flower Head Top, Stage 4


Flower Head Top, Stage 5


Flower Head Top, Stage 6


Flower Head Bottom


Flower Head Bottom


Flower Head Bottom




Flower Head Side


Flower Head Side


Flower Head Longitudinal Section


Involucral Bract Side


Involucral Bract Top


Involucral Bract Bottom


Flower


Achene


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