A yellow star thistle bloom, shown with its customary spines along the stalk. County officials said the plant, which is new to the region, spreads easily and is poisonous to any animal that eats it, particularly horses. Residents who spot yellow star thistle are encouraged to report it to the Colorado State University Cooperative Extension Office in Craig at 824-9180.

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