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Old 02-07-2009, 07:48 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Identify a thistle?

On Jul 2, 12:58*am, "Sue" wrote:

Your description reminded me of teasels, which can grow very tall. They
have quite spiky stems and leaves and look rather thistle-like. I don't
suppose it could have been that?

http://wildseed.co.uk/species/view/46


Hi Sue.

I think you've got it - I looked at a few other pictures too and
that's definitely what I was looking at.
Some nice close up pictures he
http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/.../bjteasel.html

Thanks!

James