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What is the name of this plant. Picking some of these and two days later developed a rash on my arm and I was wondering if this caused it
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Plant identification #878806
Asked July 25, 2024, 7:50 PM EDT
What is the name of this plant. Picking some of these and two days later developed a rash on my arm and I was wondering if this caused it
Oakland County Michigan
Expert Response
Tom - this plant appears to be from the thistle family. I am including a link below with more details about the benefits of thistle for pollinators. Hope that helps.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/Cirsium-discolor.shtml