Land Plants - invasive

Canada Thistle (Cirsium arvense) on Aug 8, 2013

Submitter has sample
EDRR Status: Local expert notified

Description of specimen

Between 1-2 ft high. Small purple flowers. Each plants has several flowers heads.

Commentary

I was unable to add a photo. There is quite a lot of Canadian Thistle and I am sure other invasive species on our property. How can we eliminate these without harming the water, livestock and my birds (ducks, turkeys and chickens)?
Thank you,
Bridget Allen

Reporter
Aug. 8, 2013, 1:39 p.m.

Location

We just purchased the property in Feb 2013. There is thistle everywhere.

Expert Reviewer

Mr. Vern Holm
Director, Oregon Vegetation Management Association

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