I dug out some invasive/unwanted #thistles.
They have strong taproot that become bigger & stronger if left to grow/spread.

#InvasivePlants #spiky #foliage #weeding #textures #plants #botanical #green #Saanich #VancouverIsland #TextureTuesday

@PhoenixSerenity I hate these things and have a specialized tool like a long forked screwdriver just for battling them
@smellsofbikes Thistle removal work is another reason some of us don't need to pay gym memberships. We get good free workouts in our yards; fighting, digging & yanking heavy rooted invasives, out.
@PhoenixSerenity I used to have a dog who when I popped the Taproot with a cutter, she'd see the plant lift and yank it out and shake the dirt off the roots. But not with thistles!