Kōrero: Weeds of agriculture

Californian thistle (3 o 3)

Californian thistle

Unlike most other thistles, Californian thistles (Cirsium arvense) spread mainly by increasing their root system, which expands horizontally. These roots are called rhizomes, and make the plant difficult to control by spraying. They are best controlled when the land is being cultivated.

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Photograph by G. R. Roberts

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Te tuhi tohutoro mō tēnei whārangi:

Ian Popay, 'Weeds of agriculture - Weeds in pasture, crops and forestry', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/mi/photograph/16478/californian-thistle (accessed 29 March 2024)

He kōrero nā Ian Popay, i tāngia i te 24 Nov 2008