Development and reproduction of the three thistle herbivores are not adversely affected by the rust. Lace-like leaves. Stem leaves are alternate and coarsely lobed. Common names: spiny plumeless thistle, welted thistle; Ecological threat. Control You can control plumeless thistle by using Stinger, 2,4-D or Banvel. The three most common invasive thistle species are: Canada thistle, bull thistle, and plumeless thistle. Poison hemlock Stands upright. Minnesota has many varieties of thistle species, some are native and others are invasive. Control of plumeless thistle with R. conicus and T. horridus takes approximately twice as long as control of nodding thistle. Plumeless thistle closely resembles musk thistle; however, the flowers are smaller and don’t nod, and the leaves are more deeply serrated with hairy undersides. Noxious Weeds of Nebraska: Plumeless Thistle ; Noxious Weeds of Nebraska: Canada Thistle ; Noxious Weeds of Nebraska: Musk Thistle 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. Pest Status of Weed. Carduus acanthoides. Flowering plants can range from 1-7' tall. Development and reproduction of the three thistle herbivores are not adversely affected by the rust. Plumeless thistle is a herbaceous biennial. Timing, as with other biennials, is very important in control. Hand pulling also works for control. Plumeless thistle, Carduus acanthoides L., is an introduced Eurasian noxious weed in pastures, rangelands, croplands, and along highways in 19 of the contiguous states in the United States (Frick, 1978). Habitat Infest low-quality areas first, such as roadsides, disturbed areas, ditch banks and old fields. Any chemical that will control broadleaf weeds such as 2,4-D, and Tordon will control musk and plumeless thistle and leave the native grasses unharmed. Control of plumeless thistle with R. conicus and T. horridus takes approximately twice as long as control of nodding thistle. You can control poison hemlock by using 2,4-D or by hand pulling. Control. Plumeless and musk thistles will hybridize. Information Sheet (PDF) Colorado List B - Eradication required in Jefferson County. The first three offer biology, identification, distribution information, including illustrated growth cycles and photos to aid in plant and pest identification, and control recommendations. Not noxious but is poisonous. The musk thistle crown weevil, T. horridus , is reported to be very effective against plumeless thistle, although control is … Stems are spiny winged. The rust hastens plant senescence and reduces seed production. When in meadows and pastures, grazing animals avoid plumeless thistle and focus on native plants giving the invasive the upper hand. Plumeless thistle is best controlled … All three are identified by the bright purple flowering head, each with a different inflorescence. Biennial (short-lived perennial) Family: Sunflower (Asteraceae) Herbaceous; Rosettes formed the first year and bolt early in May to June of the next year. There are some biological controls that work on the thistles. Plumeless Thistle. Chemical control is the most widely used control method for these thistles. The rust hastens plant senescence and reduces seed production. Leaves: First year basal rosette leaves can be 20" long. 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