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spear thistle (n)
European thistle with rather large heads and prickly leaves; extensively naturalized as a weed in the United States
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European thistle with rather large heads and prickly leaves; extensively naturalized as a weed in the United States
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The spear thistle's spiky leaves made it a formidable defense against predators.
The plant's scientific name, Cirsium vulgare, reflects its common occurrence in disturbed habitats like roadsides.
Spear thistle can reach heights of up to 6 feet, with its distinctive purple flowers crowning the towering stems.
The ancient Greeks believed that the plant could cure toothaches, leading to the nickname "toothwort."
