Hunting at Roadside III #16

Spear thistle is an injurious weed species and can quickly spread via seeds which are dispersed by wind. It is listed under the Weeds Act 1959. The Act allows for powers of enforcement requiring land occupiers to take action to control infestations to prevent the spread of Injurious Weeds onto neighbouring land.

Pro and cons, Spear thistle contains different kinds of minerals, silica, mucilages, tannins, and bioflavonoids. It has been considered as spice in some traditional cooking and is used as a vegetable or salad.