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Russian Thistle
Salsola tragus
In the United States:
Invasive
· also called tumbleweed, prickly Russian thistle
Listed as invasive. Check local regulations — several jurisdictions restrict planting.
Small flowers provide pollen for honeybees and other insects during late summer. An annual forb of disturbed dry habitats that senesces and breaks free to tumble and disperse seeds.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | July–October |
| Duration | ~3 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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