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Spear thistle

The story

The spear thistle, native to Europe, Western Asia, and northwestern Africa, has woven itself deeply into cultural history. Despite its tendency to spread as an invasive weed across newly naturalized territories like Australia and North America, it achieved the ultimate botanical honor of being designated as the national flower of Scotland.

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Family: Asteraceae

How to use it

The Spear Thistle is known for its role in local ecosystems, providing habitat and food for various insects and wildlife. Its presence can indicate soil health, and it can be used in traditional herbal remedies, although specific medicinal uses are not documented.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

About

Cirsium vulgare, commonly known as spear thistle, bull thistle, or common thistle, is a species of the Asteraceae genus Cirsium, native throughout most of Europe, Western Asia, and northwestern Africa. It is also naturalised in North America, Africa, and Australia and is an invasive weed in several regions. It is the national flower of Scotland.

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Ecology

How it lives

Propagated by: Seed

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Name: Cirsium vulgare
Slug: cirsium-vulgare
Kingdom: Plantae
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Cirsium
Species: vulgare
Wikidata QID: Q21177
Propagule type: seed
Container suitable: No
Indoor suitable: No
OSSI pledged: No
Hazard level: 1
Data completeness: 43

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