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Wildflowers - Wavyleaf Thistle
 
Wavyleaf Thistle, Cirsium undulatum
NPS Photo by Jim Pisarowicz
Wavyleaf Thistle - Cirsium undulatum
 
The Wavyleaf Thistle is a native thistle.  It is a biennial and prefers well-drained locations.
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Littleleaf Pussytoes  

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Littleleaf pussytoes can vary in color by elevation. Generally at higher elevations the plant has deeply pink bracts. At lower elevations they are more commonly white.
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Last Updated: June 08, 2007 at 20:03 EST