Scientific Name: Carduus discolor (Muhl. ex Willd.) Nutt.

Caption: Cirsium discolor PASTURE THISTLE

Photographer: Frank Mayfield

Image Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gmayfield10/3254496224/

Notes: close up image of Cirsium discolor PASTURE THISTLE at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - a singe flower at full bloom  This species is featured in the soon-to-be-published book, Abundant Splendor: Wildflowers of the Prairie. Contact frank@black-sweater-art.com for more information.

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