Musk Thistle (Noun)
Meaning
Eurasian perennial naturalized in eastern North America having very spiny white cottony foliage and nodding musky crimson flower heads; valuable source of nectar.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The musk thistle grows rapidly in fields and meadows, producing its distinctive musky crimson flower heads by mid-summer.
- Wildlife enthusiasts often look for musk thistle when searching for nectar sources that attract butterflies and bees.
- A walk through the open fields revealed an abundance of musk thistle, their spiny white cottony foliage glistening in the sunlight.
- Gardeners consider musk thistle an invasive weed due to its aggressive growth and tendency to outcompete native plant species.
- Musk thistle flowers have become a popular subject for nature photographers, particularly when the flowers are backlit by warm sunlight.