Blessed Thistle (Noun)
Meaning 1
Annual of Mediterranean to Portugal having hairy stems and minutely spiny-toothed leaves and large heads of yellow flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Tall Old World biennial thistle with large clasping white-blotched leaves and purple flower heads; naturalized in California and South America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The blessed thistle is a common sight in California's dry fields and meadows, its purple flower heads swaying gently in the breeze.
- In South America, the blessed thistle has naturalized and become a popular ingredient in herbal remedies.
- The large, clasping leaves of the blessed thistle make it a striking addition to any garden or floral arrangement.
- Despite its prickly exterior, the blessed thistle has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
- In the wild, the blessed thistle can grow quite tall, often reaching heights of over six feet before producing its distinctive white-blotched leaves and vibrant purple flowers.