Thistle is the national flower of Scotland. Did you know that thistle is a Celtic symbol of nobility of character and birth?
Although considered a troublesome weed, did you know that when the leaves of the Thistle are ground up to destroy the prickles that they make an excellent fodder for cattle?
Did you know that the variety of plant known as the Blessed or Holy Thistle has a reputation for healing. It was supposed to be helpful in the doctoring of a variety of diseases such as vertigo, yellow jaundice, headaches, dropsy (what the heck is that?) and many types of sores. It was even thought to cure the plague.
Just thought you might like to know.
Thistle is the national flower of Scotland. Did you know that thistle is a Celtic symbol of nobility of character and birth?
Although considered a troublesome weed, did you know that when the leaves of the Thistle are ground up to destroy the prickles that they make an excellent fodder for cattle?
Did you know that the variety of plant known as the Blessed or Holy Thistle has a reputation for healing. It was supposed to be helpful in the doctoring of a variety of diseases such as vertigo, yellow jaundice, headaches, dropsy (what the heck is that?) and many types of sores. It was even thought to cure the plague.
Just thought you might like to know.
You've very nicely dealt with a prickley topic here!
ReplyDeleteWonderful picture Stevie! Dropsy?
ReplyDeleteIt's now called chronic fatigue!
It's my understanding that dropsy so a form of edema, it was a major female problem at one point, both Mary Tudor and Elizabeth I suffered badly with it.
ReplyDeleteI did NOT know this and am so glad to know it. The Thistle flower is really quite pretty. My Nana just gave me a thistle feeder...I believe it is the Finches that like the seed...I am excited to put it out!
ReplyDeleteStevie, this was a very informative post. I love your picture. You look beautiful out in the field. So pretty. I would be sneezing my head off, but you took some wonderful pictures.
ReplyDeleteLove that self portrait among the thistle!
ReplyDeleteLooking gorgeous amongst the thistles, Stevie. I must admit I have a soft spot for thistles which is surprising considering how prockly they are. I see you are a Burn Notice fan....me too.
ReplyDeleteProckly?....prickly :-)
ReplyDeleteI do love those Scotish Thistles! My ancestors are from Scotland! The ugly thistles in my garden don't have these pretty flowers...or maybe I pull them before they've had a chance!
ReplyDeleteYou look so cute in that patch of thistle!
ReplyDeletebeautiful portrait and I love the interesting facts about the plant.
ReplyDeleteI am in the South and I have those thistles all around blooming. I just took some photos of them.
ReplyDeleteThey have such beautiful blooms to be so prickly...
HI
ReplyDeleteI have always loved this wild flower :)
I never knew anything about it .
Thank you for sahring this awesome information.
There is a Thistle growing near our neighborhood mailbox now and I wouldn't let anyone cut it down .
Thank you
for backing me up on why !
Gotta love bloggers they are loyal :)
Blessings to you and yours.
How I forgot to deal with the flora of beautiful Scotland!
ReplyDeleteA first to hear how thistle important for a country. I've been to Scotland, but what I remember is the castles and St Andrews, the golf area:)
Happy Friday Steph.
Beautiful post and beautiful pictures! I love thistle, I love the colours and now I love the story behind this overlooked flower.;))
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I love thistles Stevie, and I love your photograhs even more! The one with the bee was fantastic!
ReplyDeleteSome of this I have heard some I have not. I enjoyed seeing you.
ReplyDeletei didn't know any of this so now i feel informed. loving the photos, especially the one of the dried up thistles!
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