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Has a weed ever hurt you? Canada thistle has sharp barbs. ~ Wicked people are as weeds, and are spreading and growing in numbers.... and for a short time they will overrun those with faith in God, those who are trying to do what is good and true. They that keep the faith shall be comforted by God.(midi.moe)

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Megatron95 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun 4 months ago

I remember them as a kid. Those things will scratch up your legs pretty bad.

xoenix 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun 4 months ago

Don't they have these in the States?

In-the-clouds[S] 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun 4 months ago

The pictures here are of a specific weed called Canada thistle but this plant is found in other countries besides Canada, including the United States. I'm learning that "approximately 200 species of thistle have been identified." +

There is even one named Musk thistle. How about that /u/Musky ? It's "unpalatable to livestock". But the butterflies and pollinators may like its blossoms.

Musky 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun 4 months ago

I've seen those, I didn't know they were an agricultural nightmare. I think they're pretty.

thistle should be reported, and detailed recommendations for reporting invasive species are provided by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

The authorities in Mn apparently want people to narc on the plant.

In-the-clouds[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun 4 months ago

I agree that the color of the blossoms is cheerful. But that's how weeds are: they look attractive but make no good fruit, and can cause harm, as with poison, sharp barbs, or thorns. Isn't that like a prostitute? They could look appealing to the senses, but leave the man who gets too close to her flowers with an STD, lost money, and shame.

IkeConn 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun 4 months ago

Bless your heart.