Cirsium palustre
Marsh Thistle
Cirsium palustre, Marsh Thistle. A tall biennial, growing usually on damp ground. The flowers are very attractive to insects.
Photograph detail
Slide 1: Cirsium palustre, Marsh Thistle. Flowers. West Wood, Redmire. June.
Slide 2: Cirsium palustre, Marsh Thistle. Woodland edge habitat. West Wood, Redmire. July.
Slide 3: Cirsium palustre, Marsh Thistle. Woodland edge habitat. West Wood, Redmire. July.
Slide 4: Cirsium palustre, Marsh Thistle. Leaves. West Wood, Redmire. July.