Nodding 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 Eurasian nodding thistle is an invasive species in many areas, causing problems for native wildlife.
- The beautiful but prickly nodding thistle produces vibrant crimson flowers during the summer months.
- Wildlife like butterflies and bees are attracted to the nectar-rich blooms of the nodding thistle.
- In some regions, the nodding thistle is considered a weed due to its tendency to outcompete native vegetation.
- Although it can be an eyesore to some, the nodding thistle remains a valuable source of nectar in the late summer.