Barbwire Russian Thistle, Tumbleweed (Salsola paulsenii)

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Xenomorf Phoenix, AZ(Zone 9b) Jun 04, 2013

Barbwire Russian Thistle, Tumbleweed
Salsola paulsenii

Growing at the I-17 & Hwy. 64 Junction, Coconino County, May 30, 2013, early Summer, zone 7b, elevation 4200 ft. Drought stricken area.

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Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) Jun 04, 2013

Such a cool plant and flower. Are these all the ones you just took on your trip?

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Xenomorf Phoenix, AZ(Zone 9b) Jun 04, 2013

Yes, I snapped a bunch of photos in the desert on the way.

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Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) Jun 04, 2013

This is a weed?

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Xenomorf Phoenix, AZ(Zone 9b) Jun 04, 2013

I guess it could be considered to be a weed by some (or most). Why do you ask?

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Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) Jun 04, 2013

Because it is called Tumbleweed but it is really a nice looking plant. Someone's weed, another's treasure.

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