Onopordum acanthium - Wikipedia
Onopordum acanthium (cotton thistle, Scotch (or Scottish) thistle) is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe and Western Asia from the Iberian Peninsula east to Kazakhstan, and north to central Scandinavia, and widely naturalised elsewhere, [1] [2] [3] with especially large populations present in the United States ...
Scotland’s National Flower: Why is the thistle a national ...
2023年10月19日 · Here is an overview of the history that underpins the Scottish thistle and why it remains such an important symbol of our heritage plus a few interesting facts about the flower itself.
Thistle - National Flower of Scotland | VisitScotland
Scotland is home to not just one, but several varieties of thistle, some native and others exotic, and no one is quite sure which is the true symbol of Scotland. Is it the Spear or Musk Thistle? Or maybe it's the poetic-sounding Melancholy Thistle or Our Lady's Thistle?
Thistle - Wikipedia
Thistle is the common name of a group of flowering plants characterized by leaves with sharp prickles on the margins, mostly in the family Asteraceae. Prickles can also occur all over the plant – on the stem and on the flat parts of the leaves. These prickles protect the plant from herbivores.
The Scottish Thistle - Why It's The Perfect National Flower
The Scottish Thistle is the oldest recorded 'National Flower' and is probably one of the most well-known, and easily recognized symbols of Scotland. But although it may look familiar, you probably don't know the legends that surround it's adoption as a national Scottish emblem.
The Scottish Thistle - ScotClans
The Scottish thistle is said to be the oldest national flower on record, the legend of how this proud and regal plant became a national emblem goes back many hundreds of years, to the time when Scotland was being rampaged by the vicious Vikings.
The Thistle: Scotland’s National Flower and Its Storied History
2024年10月22日 · But one of the most enduring symbols of Scottish identity is the humble thistle. This prickly flower, with its vibrant purple blooms, has become synonymous with Scotland, steeped in history and rich in cultural significance.
The thistle – Scotland’s national flower | National Trust for ...
The thistle is the flower of Scotland and one of its most recognisable symbols. Since King Alexander III, it has been Scotland’s national emblem. Jump to main content
The Thistle: Exploring the Profound Significance of the ...
2024年5月2日 · In Scotland’s rolling hills and misty glens, a resilient and captivating plant reigns supreme: the thistle. With its distinctive prickly leaves and vibrant purple flower, the thistle stands tall as the flowery symbol of Scotland, capturing the essence of the nation’s spirit and history.
The history of the thistle, Scotland's national flower
2022年12月28日 · The thistle is a flower that is closely associated with Scotland and has a long and rich history in the country. It is also the national flower of Scotland and has been an important symbol for centuries.