Scotch thistle is commonly found in pastures, and also in orchards, lawns, waste areas and crops. As a vegetative rosette, it can tolerate mowing. However stem elongation ("bolting") occurs when the ...

Landowners in southern Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Los Alamos counties may be eligible for financial assistance to deal with invasive or noxious weeds including Scotch thistle, chicory and Russian olive.