Cirsium heterophyllum (Melancholy Thistle) is a species of perennial herb in the family Asteraceae. They have a self-supporting growth form. They have simple, broad leaves and achenes. Flowers are visited by Small Copper, Sapromyza, Xylota sylvarum, and Eristalis lineata. Individuals can grow to 0.58 m.
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