Scotch Thistle (Noun)
Meaning
Biennial Eurasian white hairy thistle having pale purple flowers; naturalized in North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The fields were overgrown with scotch thistle, making it difficult to navigate through the dense, prickly weeds.
- The farmer lamented the spread of scotch thistle on his land, as it crowded out the more desirable crops.
- Hikers were warned to watch out for the scotch thistle that grew alongside the trail, as its spines could cause painful scratches.
- After years of trying, the park rangers finally made headway in eradicating the invasive scotch thistle from the nature reserve.
- In the late summer, the scotch thistle blooms with pale purple flowers, creating a beautiful if fleeting spectacle in the otherwise dry landscape.