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Scolymus hispanicus

 

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Scolymus hispanicus

 

Scolymus hispanicus - Click to enlarge

 

Scolymus hispanicus

 

Scolymus hispanicus - Click to enlarge

 

Scolymus hispanicus - detail

 

Scolymus hispanicus or Spanish Oyster Thistle is an annual thistle found in barren locations as well as roadsides and olive groves, up to an altitude of 1200 metres. It can grow up to a metre tall and flowers from May to September

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