meadow thistle, elk thistle, dwarf thistle (Cirsium scariosum)

Cirsium scariosum is a species in the Cirsium genus. It is commonly known as meadow thistle, elk thistle, dwarf thistle This name is accepted name for the species in the family Asteraceae subfamily Carduoideae, tribe Cynareae, subtribe Carduinae, . . This species is found in Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Mexico Northwest, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Québec, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.