2.5M views · 17K reactions | I missed the best of thistle season in the low elevations, so here's a video from last year! This is musk or nodding thistle, Carduus nutans. It's my favorite of the thistles that I've tried in Colorado. once you get past the spines they have flavors of celery, cucumber, and melon. They can also be slightly bitter sometimes. They make an awesome pickle! #foragecolorado #forage #foraging #thistle #garden #plants #Colorado #eatwild | Forage Colorado | Facebook

Here is the legend of the thistle and how it became our national symbol! “Thistles can be found right across Scotland, from the Lowlands to the Highlands, and even on the islands! There are a number of different types which grow in the UK, and a variety of thistles can be found in the wild around Scotland, the most common being the spear thistle, the creeping thistle, and the marsh thistle. It is the native spear thistle, Cirsium vulgare, which is thought to have been used as the national emblem