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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