Salsola tragus
Synonyms: Salsola australis, Salsola iberica, Salsola kali, Salsola kali ssp. iberica, Salsola kali ssp. kali, Salsola kali ssp. ruthenica, Salsola kali ssp. tenuifolia, Salsola kali ssp. tragus, Salsola kali var. tenuifolia, Salsola pestifer, Salsola ruthenica
The photo above shows russian thistle as seen on the beach at The Dalles Riverside Park....................September 29, 2007.