Artichoke Thistle, Cynara cardunculus

Poche Beach, Capistrano, 5-20-12. © Ron Vanderhoff.	Artichoke Thistle Cynara cardunculus Exotic and invasive species, native to the western and central Mediterranean region, where it was domesticated in ancient times. Back to Asteraceae of Orange County, California Back to Plants of Orange County, California Back to Natural History of Orange County, California
Poche Beach, Capistrano, 5-20-12. © Ron Vanderhoff.	N. Christianitos Rd, San Clemente, 10-27-11. © Ron Vanderhoff.
Whispering Hills Trail, San Juan Hills, 12-11-11. © Ron Vanderhoff.	Hobo Cyn, Laguna Bch, 1-30-11. © Ron Vanderhoff.
var. flavescens. Williams Cyn., Santa Ana Mts., 5-12-12. © Ron Vanderhoff.	Poche Beach, Capistrano, 5-20-12. © Ron Vanderhoff.
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