Tumbleweed, - Russian Thistle - DesertUSA

Tumbleweed, Russian thistle and wind witch are common names for this symbol of the American west. Russian thistle alludes to its Eurasian origin.

Mennonite Farmer - New-Post 415 North American Russian Mennonite Imports? – Russian Thistle/Tumbleweed (3 of 4) – From Desert USA “Like many invasive weeds, Russian thistle exploited the destruction of native ecosystems.

Russian Thistle, Tumbleweed - Eat The Weeds and other things, too

New, massive California tumbleweed is 6 feet tall; has Asian origin

Weed of the Week: Russian Thistle – Cottonwood Canyon State Park

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The Iconic Prairie Tumbleweed: From Russia? Really?

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Photograph, Tumbleweed (Salsola tragus)

Russian Thistle Center for Invasive Species Research

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