Scotch thistle (Onopordum acanthium) is a biennial native to Eurasia. It was introduced into the U.S. as an ornamental and as a contaminate in feed. It invades rangeland, pastures, cultivated fields ...
This has been a phenomenal year for germination of noxious weeds. Scotch thistle, for instance. Scotch thistle grows up to 13 feet tall. Cutting the root 2 inches below ground will kill that root and ...