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Meaning of woolly thistle
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woolly thistle (n)
biennial Eurasian white hairy thistle having pale purple flowers; naturalized in North America
thistle of western North America having white woolly leaves
woolly thistle Sentence Examples
- The woolly thistle's spiny leaves and purple flowers adorned the dry hillside.
- The sheep grazed on the meadow, avoiding the prickly woolly thistles scattered among the grass.
- The bees buzzed around the woolly thistles, their furry heads providing a rich source of nectar.
- The woolly thistle's silvery hairs glistened in the sunlight, creating a shimmering effect.
- The plant's scientific name, Cirsium eriophorum, reflects its woolly characteristics.
- Folklore tells of a legend where the woolly thistle provided a cure for the plague.
- The woolly thistle's seeds are dispersed by the wind, carried far and wide on their feathery parachutes.
- Its unassuming appearance belies the fact that the woolly thistle is a resilient plant that can withstand harsh conditions.
- The flowers of the woolly thistle attracted a variety of insects, adding to the meadow's biodiversity.
- As the days grew shorter, the woolly thistles faded into brown, their seeds ready to spread and grow anew in the spring.
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biennial Eurasian white hairy thistle having pale purple flowers; naturalized in North America, thistle of western North America having white woolly leaves
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The woolly thistle's spiny leaves and purple flowers adorned the dry hillside.
The sheep grazed on the meadow, avoiding the prickly woolly thistles scattered among the grass.
The bees buzzed around the woolly thistles, their furry heads providing a rich source of nectar.
The woolly thistle's silvery hairs glistened in the sunlight, creating a shimmering effect.
