U.S. Department of Agriculture: Forest Service -- National Agroforestry Center
Date of this Version
2002
Abstract
Like many other Carduus species, slenderflower thistle, Carduus tenuiflorus Curtis, is associated with pastures, disturbed areas, and vacant lots. Invasion is favored by annual burning of pastures. The thistle protects forage from grazing and is a competitive weed in improved pastures.
Comments
In: Van Driesche, R., et al., 2002, Biological Control of Invasive Plants in the Eastern United States, USDA Forest Service Publication FHTET-2002-04, 413 p.