British Wildflowers Macro shot of Melancholy Thistle buds, showing growth and development from closed to opening of flower

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Melancholy Thistle Trio of buds in various stages of opening

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Size: 4180px × 6270px
Location: Cumbria
Photo credit: © Marilyn Shenton / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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