Silybum marianum is a species of thistle. It has various common names including milk thistle, blessed milkthistle, Marian thistle, Mary thistle, Saint Mary's thistle, Mediterranean milk thistle, variegated thistle and Scotch thistle . This species is an annual or biennial plant of the family Asteraceae. This fairly typical thistle has red to purple flowers and shiny pale green leaves with white veins. Originally a native of Southern Europe through to Asia, it is now found throughout the world.
Milk thistle
species of plant of genus Silybum in family Asteraceae
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Plant
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Latin species name:
Silybum marianum
Wikidata ID:
Q193798
Wikipedia title:
Silybum marianum
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