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There are actually over 200 types of thistles, but the scottish thistle is the one most people think of when imagining this flower. Prickles can also occur all over the plant on the stem and on the flat parts of the leaves. I needed something for a gag gift for my son, who, at christmas, wanted jokingly, because we were planning a visit to scotland over new year a scottish thistle wrapped in a handkerchief. Wisp of thistle scottish country dance instruction wisp of thistle s8x32 3c 4c set pat kent rscds book 37. Like robin hood, thistle shares the food and riches with those that need it most. Download 1,2 scottish thistle stock photos for free or amazingly low rates.
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