Russian Thistle or Tumbleweed
This is a macro of the blossoms on Russian Thistle or in the Southwest we call them Tumbleweeds. The thistle is only the size of a 1/2 in. button.
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Dayonda
Oh, beautiful pic of such awful stuff!
It used to blow in Nevada- but only twice a year—6 months North and then 6 months south. We’d burn it off as it sprouted! Burros love it, and corralled horses like a bite or two when green. Goats get fat on it. It’s another silly import by the gov, I think I heard. Gah!
redhawk replied
Thanks Dayonda. Yes your right it is awful stuff. My neighbors never cut theirs down until it is so dry that it breaks off and blows down the road into my yard. It was an import by the gov to eradicate some other weed. Appreciate the attention and comments. Hugs xoxo
dawndavies
never seen this up close and personal before, dawnx
redhawk replied
I had not seen this up close and personal either. but this thistle is a real pain to have around. the stickers are the seeds and it does not take much to have it all over your yard. Appreciate your comments and attention.
Patricia Montg...
Excellent macro image! Well done!
redhawk replied
Thanks Patricia for your appreciated comments and attention. Hugs xoxo
Barry Norton
Great macro shot
redhawk replied
Thanks Barry. Appreciate your beautiful comments and attention. Hugs xoxo