''Silybum marianum'', colloquially identified as ''Carduus marianus'', known as milk thistle, is an annual or biannual plant of the Asteraceae family. This fairly typical thistle has red to purple flowers and shiny pale green leaves with white veins. Originally a native of Southern Europe through to Asia, it is now found throughout the world. The medicinal parts of the plant are the ripe seeds.
Common names for this species include blessed milk thistle, Marian Thistle, Mary Thistle, Saint.. more
Similar species: Asterales
Uploaded May 17, 2015. Captured May 1, 2015 09:18 in Unnamed Road, Delta 573 00, Greece.