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blessed milkthistle
Silybum marianum
Silybum marianum
blessed milkthistle Aster Family
Silybum marianum Asteraceae
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common name
  blessed milkthistle
accepted scientific name
  Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn.
rules for finding collection records
  Silybum marianum (454)
family name
  Asteraceae
Image Author: ©2004 Anthony Valois and the National Park Service
Image License: public domain
Image Source
Category: Wildflowers
Flowers: No obvious petals
Petal colors: color color
Flower size is 1.0 to 2.0 inches
Leaf: Alternate, Simple
Plant Observed last week of December thru 1st week of April
Native to Southern Europe through to Asia
How Likely at this Location (64%)
Name Match (100%)
Plant Showiness (63%)
where plant found
mag select
grid lines base