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[Content] On Oct 23, 2005, Breezymeadow from Culpeper, VA (Zone 7a) wrote: This plant is the bane of my existence & I can't say enough negative things about it. First off - all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested by livestock, & as a horse owner I seem to spend an inordinate amount of time eradicating it from my fields & gardens, especially since it sometimes comes in with an occasional hay or straw bale. Trying to pick the dried stuff out of hay to dispose of it is nearly impossible due to the thorns, & the round marble-size fruit roll out everywhere. As an organic gardener, I eschew most herbicides, but even RoundUp doesn't have much effect on it. And don't try to pull it out unless you're wearing good heavy gloves. The tiny needles that cover the stems on even small plants go iinto ones hands easily, & are a real devil to ... read moreget out. Even with good gloves, it is difficult to get the entire plant out without leaving some of the root - & we all know where that gets you. Although I don't know about what others have viewed, I have also NEVER seen any wildlife utilizing this plant in any way shape or form. The leaves are never touched, & the ripe fruit is still found hanging on dead plants when spring rolls around. What purpose this thing serves I have no idea. This is definitely one plant I could easily live without having around. I'd certainly have a lot more time to do other things. [Rating] 
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