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musk thistle

American  

noun

  1. a composite plant, Carduus nutans, having heads of nodding, rose-purple flowers, introduced into the U.S. from Eurasia.


Etymology

Origin of musk thistle

First recorded in 1725–35

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Buttercup, musk thistle and horse nettle are common weeds that can be controlled with herbicides.

From Time Magazine Archive

If you just have a few musk thistle plants, hand removal is a good option.

From Time Magazine Archive

One timely application can control buttercup and musk thistle.

From Time Magazine Archive

But Europe had something the United States didn't�a musk thistle weevil that kept seed production low in the plants.

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Also, I know I was being facetious about that whole musk thistle thing, but hiking with them does sound fun.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

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