Scotch thistle

noun

1. a tall, prickly plant, Onopordum acanthium, native to Eurasia, having stems and leaves covered with cottony down and solitary purple flower heads: the national emblem of Scotland.

Example Sentences

Any notice of the Thistle would be imperfect without some mention of the Scotch Thistle.

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This tall, thin plant is not nearly so attractive as the Scotch Thistle.

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It often flies by day, and may then be seen disporting itself amongst the flowers of the Scotch thistle.

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The stem of the Scotch Thistle is very stiff and straight, with 'wings' at each side.

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