Cirsium drummondii
(Short-Stemmed Thistle)

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Whole Plant, Top View


Whole Plant, Side/Top View


Whole Plant, Side/Top View


Upper Plant, Side/Top View



Inflorescence, Side/Top View



Inflorescence, Side View



Whole Plant





Basal Leaf Top


Basal Leaf Bottom


Middle Leaf Top


Middle Leaf Bottom


Middle Leaf Side




Inflorescence Leaf Top


Inflorescence Leaf Bottom


Flower Head Side 


Flower Head Side/Bottom


Flower Head Top


Flower Head Longitudinal Section


Outer Bract, Outside Surface


Middle Bract, Outside Surface


Inner Bract, Outside Surface




Floret Side


Floret Dissected