We found 3 definitions of blessed thistle from 2 different sources.
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blessed thistle - annual of Mediterranean to Portugal having hairy stems and minutely spiny-toothed leaves and large heads of yellow flowers | ||
sweet sultan, Cnicus benedictus | ||
thistle any of numerous plants of the family Compositae and especially of the genera Carduus and Cirsium and Onopordum having prickly-edged leaves | ||
blessed thistle - tall Old World biennial thistle with large clasping white-blotched leaves and purple flower heads; naturalized in California and South America | ||
milk thistle, lady's thistle, Our Lady's mild thistle, holy thistle, Silybum marianum | ||
herbaceous plant, herb aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities |