Original identification: Cirsium vulgare
Current identification: Cirsium vulgare
Photographer: Craig Althen
Date Photographed: October 7, 2012
Location: U.S.A., Montana, Flathead County: Flathead County MT, Big Mtn.
Elevation: 4150 ft.
Coordinates: [not provided]
Phenology: Vegetative
Comments: Biennial plant; end of first year's growth