musk thistle

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of musk thistle

First recorded in 1725–35

Example Sentences

There were two that hung and hovered by the mud puddle and the musk thistle.

From New York Times

Officials say they also are worried about the Russian knapweed, salt cedar, and musk thistle.

From Washington Times

Peyton said chemical spraying was used the first year to kill musk thistles and other noxious weeds, but Central managers didn’t want to spray every year in an area with sandy soils and water.

From Washington Times