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  1. musk thistle, nodding thistle, Carduus nutansnoun

    Eurasian perennial naturalized in eastern North America having very spiny white cottony foliage and nodding musky crimson flower heads; valuable source of nectar

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  1. musk thistle

    Carduus nutans, with the common names musk thistle, nodding thistle, and nodding plumeless thistle, is a biennial plant in the daisy and sunflower family Asteraceae. It is native to regions of Eurasia.

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  1. musk thistle

    Musk thistle, scientifically known as Carduus nutans, is a species of thistle, a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is characterized by its tall stature, spiny leaves, and large, reddish-purple flowers. The plant produces a strong, musky odor, hence the name 'Musk thistle'. It is native to regions of Europe and Asia, but it has been introduced to other parts of the world where it is often considered an invasive weed due to its ability to crowd out native plants.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of musk thistle in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of musk thistle in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4


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