cotton thistle
Definition
- Noun:
- A biennial Eurasian thistle with white hairs and pale purple flowers: "cotton thistle" refers to a specific type of tall, biennial thistle plant, originally from Eurasia, characterized by its white, woolly (cotton-like) stems and leaves, and pale purple flower heads. It has become naturalized in other regions, including North America.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The field was overrun with cotton thistle, its woolly stems shining in the sun.
- Botanists are studying the spread of the cotton thistle in the new environment.
Advanced Usage
- "Onopordum acanthium": This is the scientific (Latin) name for the cotton thistle.
- Onopordum acanthium, commonly known as cotton thistle, is also called Scotch thistle.
Variants and Related Words
Scotch thistle (n): A common alternative name for the cotton thistle.
- The Scotch thistle is a national emblem of Scotland.
Onopordum (n): The genus to which the cotton thistle belongs.
- Several species within the Onopordum genus are considered invasive.
Synonyms
- Scotch cotton thistle: Another full name for the plant.
- Scottish thistle: A name often used interchangeably, though it can refer to other thistle species symbolizing Scotland.
Noun
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biennial Eurasian white hairy thistle having pale purple flowers; naturalized in North America
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