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Terrestrial invasive species

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Most of these invasive plant factsheets are created from the booklet Minnesota invasive non-native terrestrial plants, an identification guide for resource managers.

Check the additional resources and herbicides table for more information.

Yellow star thistle- Early Detection Species

Yellow star thistle is considered a early detection species not present or with a limited distribution in Minnesota.

MDA Prohibited Noxious Weed - Eradicate List
MDA Early Detection Target: Yellow star thistle
Biology, Ecology and Management of Yellow star thistle - (Montana State University)
Watch Out for Yellow star thistle -(Montana State University)
US Forest Service Fact Sheet
Plant Conservation Alliance Fact Sheet

Report the Yellow star thistle by emailing "Arrest the Pest" arrest.the.pest@state.mn.us or calling 651-201-6684 (metro) or 1-888-545-6684 (toll-free)