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What is the best way to determine if a particular weed is a dandelion or a thistle?
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The best way to determine if a particular weed is a dandelion or a thistle is by looking at the shape of its flower. Dandelions have a single, flat-topped flower head while thistles have multiple flower heads that are more rounded and pointed. Additionally, dandelions grow in clumps while thistles tend to spread out over larger areas.