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Musk Thistle
Nodding Thistle
Carduus nutans


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The Nodding or Musk Thistle is my favourite species of Thistle - though it is a weed, but a very beautiful one. I went with my youngest daughter to the Erlton/Roxboro Natural Area on 26 July 2013, to photograph anything we could find that interested us, and I was so happy to see that there were some of these Thistles to show her. One even had a tiny Seven-Spotted Ladybug hiding within the spiky bracts. Two introduced species.

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 LeapFrog
LeapFrog
Haha ... it is always nice to get that bonus Anne ... many times it is only when I upload the photos to my computer do I find a treasure ... well taken and very nicely presented!! Impressive lighting too!!
11 years ago.
 Puzzler4879
Puzzler4879
So very beautiful!
Enjoyed in www.ipernity.com/group/singleflower.
11 years ago.
 Anne Elliott
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Thanks so much for stopping by, everyone! Your visits and comments are much appreciated!
11 years ago.
 LeapFrog
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Well Done!!
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11 years ago.
 Jan
Jan
Terrific!

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11 years ago.
 sasithorn_s
sasithorn_s
Absolutely stunning!!

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11 years ago.

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