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Onopordon

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Noun1.Onopordon - a genus of Eurasian herbs of the family Compositae with prickly foliage and large purplish flowersOnopordon - a genus of Eurasian herbs of the family Compositae with prickly foliage and large purplish flowers
genus Onopordon, genus Onopordum, Onopordum
asterid dicot genus - genus of more or less advanced dicotyledonous herbs and some trees and shrubs
aster family, Asteraceae, Compositae, family Asteraceae, family Compositae - plants with heads composed of many florets: aster; daisy; dandelion; goldenrod; marigold; lettuces; ragweed; sunflower; thistle; zinnia
cotton thistle, Onopordon acanthium, Onopordum acanthium, Scotch thistle, woolly thistle - biennial Eurasian white hairy thistle having pale purple flowers; naturalized in North America
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Where do they get hold of the giant silver thistles, Onopordon acanthium - said to be the Scots thistle selected by King James V, even though it's not a Scottish native?
GARDEN LIFE; How you can reap the seeds you sow by Chudziak, Bill; Wheatcroft, Janet / Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
The vast Scotch thistle, Onopordon acanthium, is arguably one of the most statuesque plants available, but others may claim that the silvery spikes of the Cardoon are more impressive.
Go for a jaggy edge; SPADEWORK by Chudziak, Bill / Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland)
Overscaled plants, like six foot yellow verbascums, or the silvery thistle, Onopordon acanthium, give style and drama to small gardens.
GARDENING; City oasis is little miracle by Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
 
 
 
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