New Mexico Thistle, Cardo

• Scientific Name: Cirsium Neomexicanum
• Common Name: New Mexico Thistle, Cardo
• References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2016. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of southwestern Arizona. Part 21. Eudicots: Asteraceae-Aster Family. Phytoneuron 2016-77: 1-164. Published 29 November 2016. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/77PhytoN-SWArizPt21.pdf#page=63
• Habitat: Mountains, canyons, arroyos
• Life Form: Forb, biennial forb, annual
• Leaf Description: Alternate large lanceolate spiny toothed simple
• Flower Color: Lavender or purple or violet
• Flowering Period: Spring
• Spines: Spiny leaves
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Family: Asteraceae (sunflower family)