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Musk thistles may be a blooming weed problem for some Oklahoma pastures

PURCELL, Okla. – Musk thistle may present a certain showy appearance – red-purple flowers and very spiny leaves and stem – but it is a weed nonetheless, and therefore unwanted in pasture and range sites.
Musk thistles may be a blooming weed problem for some Oklahoma pastures
Musk thistles may be a blooming weed problem for some Oklahoma pastures

Fri, Apr 21, 2017

PURCELL, Okla. – Musk thistle may present a certain showy appearance – red-purple flowers and very spiny leaves and stem – but it is a weed nonetheless, and therefore unwanted in pasture and range sites.

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