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I've tried to find a picture online that looks like this one..several of you said it was a thistle (THANK YOU)...different types of thistles and ding dang it I'm curious...can't find a picture/image online that looks like this one...I like the little cage looking growth.....very interesting
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Apr 01 2012 19:59 GMT happysnaper
Beautiful shot Nancy it looks like a kind of scotch thistle.
Apr 01 2012 23:22 GMT martini957
Thank you.....It caught my eye while driving...I kinda like it : ))
Apr 02 2012 04:27 GMT losp
Together .. Mixed mass .. Like in confused & complicated stage ..
Unique & beautiful .. Curious find for Martini957 to probe more on
+ good luck .. Best wishes !
Apr 02 2012 04:47 GMT senna3
Very nice capture Nancy, well spotted!
Apr 02 2012 07:39 GMT teddybear2
very interesting Nancy. I am forever diffing them out in my new place
Apr 02 2012 10:35 GMT clintonfolks
great photo...
Apr 02 2012 11:04 GMT martini957
Thank you Losp...it was interesting to read up on thistle : ))
http://botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/t/thistl11.html
Apr 02 2012 11:05 GMT martini957
Thank you Peter : ))
Apr 02 2012 11:14 GMT martini957
Thank you Shirley : ))...I haven't seen any in my yard yet...but it's rather interesting how thistle grows....protected by sharp thorn like things...and I'm curious on why and their purpose too....some types of thistle can be eaten
Apr 02 2012 11:14 GMT martini957
Thank you Bro...have you ever seen one like this before?
Apr 03 2012 21:25 GMT wijnie58
Beautiful capture Nancy..:-))
Apr 04 2012 01:23 GMT Studio88
Think its saying "Stay Away" with all those sharp needle thistles ;-)
Apr 04 2012 02:18 GMT martini957
Thank you Wijnie : ))
Apr 04 2012 02:19 GMT martini957
Yeah...a look but don't touch plant for sure Howard : ))

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