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Thistle Image by Anca Gabriela Zosin, 2020 |
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A thistle capped by a dense crown of violet filaments, and cloaked in layered green bracts, some tipped with rust tones. The ordered design allows the plant to pack its defensive exterior as tightly as possible before the purple florets emerge as a soft landing pad for pollinating insects. |
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