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Carduus nutans
Multiple stages of blooms on a Musk Thistle caught on the same plant at the same time! (See last picture for whole plant.) It is native to Eurasia but has invaded many other continents.
Growing from a parting in a rock wall in a parking lot.
Also called a Nodding Thisle.
Spotted on May 18, 2015
Submitted on May 26, 2016
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