Scotland national flower

The thistle is the national flower of Scotland and appears on many national emblems. Legend has it that a bare foot Viking invader stepped on one of these prickly plants at night and cried out, so alerting the sleeping Scottish warriors.The first use of the thistle as a royal symbol of Scotland was on silver coins issued by King James III in 1470.

Thistle - taken by Diane Flannery-Dye. Scotland's National Flower

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The national flower of Scotland. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thistle The Scottish thistle is the national emblem of Scotland, and it is one of the most recognizable symbols of Scottish heritage. It is a flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family and is native to Scotland. The Scottish thistle has been a symbol of Scotland since the 13th century when it was used as a badge by Scottish soldiers in battle. According to legend, the thistle's prickly leaves helped to thwart a surprise attack…

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