Russian thistle

Russian thistle is a common name that can refer to:

• Echinops exaltatus, Russian globe thistle
• Salsola, some species, including:

• Salsola kali, also known as prickly saltwort
• Salsola soda, oppositeleaf Russian thistle
• Salsola tragus, prickly Russian thistle

See also

Tumbleweed, a diaspore formed by several Salsola species