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Distribution by County   7417    
Scolymus hispanicus  L.
Common goldenthistle,   Golden thistle
Scolymus hispanicus is a perennial herb that is not native to California.
There is a high risk of this plant becoming invasive in California according to Cal-IPC.
Record Count by County

Alameda: 7 San Mateo: 1 Santa Clara: 5 Solano: 5

Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals, including the Consortium of California Herbaria. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 12/04/2024).