Cirsium vulgare (spear thistle) is a species of the genus Cirsium, in the family Asteraceae, native throughout most of Europe (north to 66°N, locally 68°N), Western Asia (east to the Yenisei Valley), and northwestern Africa (Atlas Mountains). It is also naturalised in North America, Africa, and Australia and is as an invasive weed in some areas. It is the national flower of Scotland.
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Thistles are beautiful and that purple colour is stunning. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI have to admit the flowers are quite pretty, even if it's a plant that is 'mean' to me!
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