Thistle this and that

Thistle wild

These wild thistles were growing by the parking lot on my way to an appointment. They can draw blood but I find them visually interesting.

Thistle domestic

These domestic thistles were planted nearby in the landscaping. They have a teddy bear look to them but they’re prickly too.

Thistle wild 2

This wild thistle was growing beside a trail. It’s covered in thorns head to stem.

6 thoughts on “Thistle this and that”

  1. Wonderful shots. I, too, find thistles wonderful to look at.

    Makes me wonder, are artichokes grown in this area?

  2. This makes me remember when I was a little girl in school and the class project was taking these thistles and spray painting them either silver or gold! More than likely it was a Mother’s day gift? They hung around the house for years! Thank you for the memories!

  3. Me too, Patricia. My next-door neighbor used gold painted thistles (first shot) as fall decoration back in the 60’s.

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