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Nodding Thistle Flower.

Nodding Thistle (Carduus nutans) also known as Musk Thistle. Growing on the Iron Age Ramparts in Ham Hill Country Park. This plant is native to Europe and Asia. It is a food plant for Painted Lady Butterfly caterpillars and the seeds are food for many finches including goldfinch.

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Uploaded on May 23, 2020
Taken on May 21, 2020