Close up of a purple scotch thistle weed flower with a bee. It’s spiky, prickly and defensive design protects it.

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Size: 4757px × 3171px
Location: Pennsylvania, USA
Photo credit: © Tiffany Ward / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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