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Russian thistle
Chris Boerboom has written:
'Russian thistle (Salsola iberica Sennen & Pau)' -- subject(s): Russian thistle, Control
'Kochia (Kochia scoparia L. Schrad.)' -- subject(s): Kochia, Control
Yes, tumbleweed (Russian thistle) grows in disturbed areas of a desert.
I assume you are referring to tumbleweeds, also known as Russian Thistle.
Mary thistle, St. Mary thistle, Marian thistle, and lady's thistle.