Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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It's spiny, colorful, and stunning—but don't let its looks fool you! 🌸 Musk Thistle (Carduus nutans) is a striking non-native plant that thrives in old fields. While general pollinators like bumblebees and honeybees love it in June and July, it poses a serious threat to our native habitats.

Learn how to identify this invasive beauty with Evie!

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