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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

Diane - MSU Advanced Extension Master Gardener Replied July 28, 2024, 6:20 PM EDT

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