| Wildflower Information for Cirsium vulgare | |
|---|---|
| Common name(s) | Bull thistle |
| Family | Asteraceae (Aster family) |
| Flowers | color: pink petals: irregular |
| Leaves | alternate |
| Lifecycle | biennial |
| Peak bloom period | July to August |
| Origin | introduced from Europe |
Wildflowers of the National Capital Region
Discovering wildflowers in Maryland, Washington D.C., and Northern Virginia
Cirsium vulgare
Common name: Bull thistle