Spear Thistle

Common thistle, found in fields, on verges and on wasteground.

 

Also in my garden..!

 

Flowers are visited by bees for pollen and nectar, and many other nectar-feeding insects, notably butterflies (especially skippers and browns). Birds ( especially Goldfinch take seeds. It is also an important food for caterpillars of the Painted Lady and moths.

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