April 20, 2022

This is Cirsium horridulum

Also known as "Purple" or "Bristle" Thistle

It attract tons of cool butterflies and insects

And has prickly leaves as sharp as a sickle.

Location: WW Ranch Road, St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, Sebastian

Sources: https://www.regionalconservation.org/beta/nfyn/plantdetail.asp?tx=Cirshorr

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