Onopordum acanthium - Wikipedia
Onopordum acanthium (cotton thistle, Scotch (or Scottish) thistle) is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe and Western Asia from the Iberian Peninsula east to …
Identification and Management of Scotch Thistle (Onopordum acanthium …
Scotch thistle (Onopordum acanthium) is an invasive species native to Eurasia. It was likely introduced into North America during the late 19th century (Young & Evans, 1969). Due to the …
The Scottish Thistle - Why It's The Perfect National Flower
A humble weed might seem an odd symbolic choice, but really what could be better than a native-born plant which is as bold as it is beautiful? There's a rich history and several legends …
The Scottish Thistle: Purple, Powerful and Proud
2021年10月12日 · It can’t have escaped the notice of many that the Scottish thistle is the national flower of Scotland. But do you know how it came to be so? In this article we delve into the …
15 Amazing Thistle Plants and How to Tell Them Apart
2024年2月23日 · Scottish thistle plants can grow up to 12 feet tall with spiky leaves as large as 3 feet long! Their leaves also tend to have a blue-gray appearance because of the very fine, …
Scotland’s National Flower - The Thistle: Why is the thistle a …
2023年10月19日 · Here is an overview of the history that underpins the Scottish thistle and why it remains such an important symbol of our heritage plus a few interesting facts about the flower …
Tips For Managing Scotch Thistle Plants - Gardening Know How
2021年3月19日 · Beautiful but treacherous, the Scotch thistle is the bane of farmers and ranchers everywhere - but it can also make a huge mess in your home garden. Find out what to do …
Thistle - National Flower of Scotland | VisitScotland
Find out more about Scotland's national flower, the thistle. Including fun facts and how this purple, prickly weed became the proud emblem of Scotland.
Scotch Thistle (Onopordum acanthium) How To Grow And Care …
2021年9月13日 · Common Name: Scotch Thistle; Family: Asteraceae, the Aster family. What kind of plant is it? : Biennial. Hardiness: Zones 4 – 9. Rate of Growth: Fast. Habit: The first full …
Our Scottish Thistle - Scotland Grows Magazine
2020年10月26日 · Iconic the world over, and growing throughout Scotland like a weed, the handsome Scottish thistle with its globe shaped, purple flower is said to be the oldest national …