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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.

Synonyms

  • Onopordon Acanthium
  • Cotton Thistle
  • Woolly Thistle
  • Onopordum Acanthium

Hypernyms

  • Thistle
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