Cirsium spinosissimum   Spiniest Thistle

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Said by some texts to be a plant of dry rocky places, we found this plant growing in many different habitats including quite grassy, soggy ones. The very spiny bracts and leaves almost completely conceal the flowers which are usually a dull brown colour. This one was just starting to flower.

 

Cirsium spinosissimum

Cirsium spinosissimum Spiniest Thistle

Alps above Pontresina, Engadine, Switzerland 5th July 2010

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Cirsium spinosissimum Spiniest Thistle

Alps above Pontresina, Engadine, Switzerland 5th July 2010

Added on 24th August 2010

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