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Old 05-01-2008, 03:30 PM
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Default can anyone identify this plant?

This plant is growing on our stable road and before I get rid of it I was wondering what it is. I would think this thorny little plant should have somekind of medicinal value. There are three of them growing near each other. Anybody recognize it? Thanks.


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Old 05-01-2008, 03:33 PM
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John Evans (aka nature lover) to the rescue!!! (lol)
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Old 05-01-2008, 03:38 PM
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Hmm, maybe since we have a good thread going on DR animal pics, we should turn this one into a thread on interesting DR plants. Whatcha think?
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Old 05-01-2008, 03:40 PM
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Sounds interesting!!!
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Old 05-01-2008, 03:40 PM
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Hmm, maybe since we have a good thread going on DR animal pics, we should turn this one into a thread on interesting DR plants. Whatcha think?
I think its a Yes
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Old 05-01-2008, 03:44 PM
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Great idea keith, I have many plants I would love to discover what they are, then research them.
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Old 05-01-2008, 03:47 PM
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I've seen it before but can't remember the name.
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Old 05-01-2008, 03:53 PM
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This plant is growing on our stable road and before I get rid of it I was wondering what it is. I would think this thorny little plant should have somekind of medicinal value. There are three of them growing near each other. Anybody recognize it? Thanks.

I think it is cardo santo.

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Old 05-01-2008, 03:55 PM
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It has thistles, yes. But is it a thistle?
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Old 05-01-2008, 04:05 PM
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I am looking in wikipedia, but there are many many types. It appears to be indeed a thistle, thanks Norma Rosa.
I mentioned this is on the road to our stable...we have horses here and some thistles are toxic to horses. Now I'm even more curious.
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