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Musk Thistle / carduus nutans. Longstone Edge, Derbyshire. 06/07/16.
This is the first time I have ever caught these impressive thistles coming into flower. What huge, showy, architectural beauties they are. Apparently they are biennial herbs belonging to the sunflower family and having seen them, I can believe that!
I managed to locate eight in total, growing on the top of Longstone Edge where sheep wander, free to graze as they wish. The thistles were spread out from each other and dominated each little bit of landscape they occupied.
The Musk Thistles acted like magnets to the local bee population as my image shows. I have tried to research what sort they are but am unable to reach any firm conclusion. If anyone can identity them, I would love to know.
Musk Thistle DSC_4788
Musk Thistle / carduus nutans. Longstone Edge, Derbyshire. 06/07/16.
This is the first time I have ever caught these impressive thistles coming into flower. What huge, showy, architectural beauties they are. Apparently they are biennial herbs belonging to the sunflower family and having seen them, I can believe that!
I managed to locate eight in total, growing on the top of Longstone Edge where sheep wander, free to graze as they wish. The thistles were spread out from each other and dominated each little bit of landscape they occupied.
The Musk Thistles acted like magnets to the local bee population as my image shows. I have tried to research what sort they are but am unable to reach any firm conclusion. If anyone can identity them, I would love to know.