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Wild Carline Thistle

Description. The root is composed of numerous fibres connected to a large head. The stalk is upright, firm, branched towards the top, and seven or eight feet high. The leaves are very large, long, and considerably broad, of a fine deep green, and divided in the spearpointed manner at the sides and ends. The flowers terminate the branches; they are very large, of a fine purple, and when quite open, have a grand appearance.

Place. It is common in our northern counties, and is also found in the neighbourhood of Bristol.

Time. It flowers in July and August.