Our Lady's Mild Thistle (Noun)
Meaning
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
- Our lady's mild thistle has naturalized in various parts of the world, including California and South America.
- The botanist studied the unique characteristics of our lady's mild thistle in its naturalized habitat.
- In the 19th century, our lady's mild thistle was accidentally introduced to South America through human activity.
- The beautiful purple flower heads of our lady's mild thistle have made it a popular subject in nature photography.
- Our lady's mild thistle is now considered an invasive species in certain regions where it has outcompeted native vegetation.