Canada Thistle (Cirsium arvense)

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Habitat: Roadsides, wastelands and open areas
Native/Non-native: Native to from Europe, Asia and North Africa. Introduced to North America.
Even though it is commonly known as Canada Thistle, it is not native to Canada. It is also known as Field Thistle.