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thistle

[this-uhl] / ˈθɪs əl /




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But Russian thistle is a monstrous piece of botanical grotesquerie, loathed by all.

From The Wall Street Journal

He wears goggles to protect them from brambles and thistles.

From BBC

Researchers from the University of Cologne have found a new use for Cnicin, a substance produced in blessed thistle.

From Science Daily

Saturday’s tumbleweed takeover of South Jordan is not isolated, but it’s also not a fiendish plan by the invasive Russian thistle to conquer the western United States.

From Seattle Times

Q: I am wondering why you do not talk more about the benefits of milk thistle for high cholesterol.

From Seattle Times