This is a thistle species, not sure which Cirsium it is.
They are usually purple here in North Carolina.
I had to get a closer look at this crimson beauty, but don’t touch!
I doubt anything can eat these leaves.
By looking at the seeds flying off the top, there will be more in this field for years to come.
Mean, but beautiful.
Flow
floweralley 
They can be so pretty.
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I bet our New Forest donkeys could make short work of them
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They are such architectural plants. I haven’t seen one in flower round here yet, but I’m looking out for them.
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