Silver thistle - Stemless carline thistle (Carlina acaulis) dry flowers from the previous summer

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The dry flower fixed into the frontal door of the house was traditionally used as symbol of good fortune - the head closing in wet weather, a phenomenon folklore holds to presage forthcoming rain

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Size: 5026px × 3345px
Location: Cevennes - Lozere - France
Photo credit: © Robert HENNO / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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