Santa Rosa Plateau
Bloom Identification Guide
White Blooms

Elk Thistle

Elk Thistle
Elk Thistle

Common Names: Elk Thistle
Scientific Name: Cirsium scariosum, Cirsium tioganum, Cirsium drummondii, Cirsium foliosum
Location: Santa Rosa Plateau, Hidden Valley Road / Los Santos Trail, about midway between the Trans Preserve Trail and the junction to go south on the Los Santos Trail (~1900')
Date: April 2, 2000
Photographer: Tom Chester


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Updated 20 May 2000.