Bull thistles are typically found in disturbed areas such as roadsides, trails, logged areas and vacant land. They have earned the title of noxious or invasive in many areas. They are distinguished from all other thistles by the covering of short, sharp prickles on the upper, dark green surface of the leaf blade. It is these prickles that make the surface very harsh to the touch. Like many other plants, the bull thistle grows a rosette in its first year and blooms in its second year of life. ~ Edible Wild Food

Side Note: Our horses relished the blossoms of these thistles and ate them like candy every time they found one.

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