The Slender Thistle is particularly common along coastal areas in the UK. An erect plant well protected by prickles they have tight flower clusters

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The Slender Thistle is particularly common along coastal areas in the UK. An erect, biennial plant well protected by prickles they have tight clusters of mauve flowers. Seeds are wind dispersed.

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Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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