blessed thistle

1. (noun) annual of Mediterranean to Portugal having hairy stems and minutely spiny-toothed leaves and large heads of yellow flowers
Synonyms: Cnicus benedictus, sweet sultan
Related Words: thistle

2. (noun) tall Old World biennial thistle with large clasping white-blotched leaves and purple flower heads; naturalized in California and South America
Synonyms: Our Lady's mild thistle, Silybum marianum, holy thistle, lady's thistle, milk thistle
Related Words: herb, herbaceous plant



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