Thistles

Example:The farmer was pulling up a particularly stubborn bass-thistle from his field.

Definition:A specific species of thistle found in Europe and western Asia.

Example:The children loved to play with thistle-down on a windy day.

Definition:The soft, fluffy, white down of the thistle plant, often used in decorations.

Example:She sprinkled thistle-seed over her salad for a bit of extra flavor.

Definition:The seed of a thistle plant, sometimes used as a spice or in traditional medicine.

Example:The common thistle's sharp spines make it difficult to remove from gardens.

Definition:A widespread species of thistle, found in many parts of the world.

Example:Children were warned not to touch the prickly thistle to avoid injury.

Definition:A thistle species known for its sharp, spiky leaves that can cause painful stings.