Musk Thistle

I've identified this as the Musk Thistle, Carduus nutans, an introduced plant from Europe that is often a noxious pest. This was photographed in Grand Teton National Park.

©UdoSm, , , Nora Caracci and 14 other people have particularly liked this photo

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sasithorn_s

Outstanding capture! First time I've seen this flower..

7 years ago.

Clyde Sostand

Great shot well taken ..

7 years ago.

Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Sa rareté en fait sa beauté !

7 years ago.

Esther ^club

What an interesting flower head.

7 years ago.

Ecobird ^club

A n excellent macro shot. Really lovely and unusual. Nice depth to it.

7 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club

Sharp capture, as Larry says ... and extremely sharp thorns by the look of it!

7 years ago.

Valfal ^club

Quite an interesting plant!

7 years ago.

Nora Caracci ^club

absolutely adorable !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

7 years ago.

Nora Caracci ^club

Thanks for sharing in Amazing Details ;-)

7 years ago.

Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿

Great job, Ron ! ****

7 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Wonderful floral close-up Ron.

7 years ago.

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