Pete's Walks - Spear Thistle

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Photo taken on 22/07/07 at College Lake, near Tring, Herts.

One of the most widespread of weeds, this can grow as tall as nine feet and has very sharp spines on its leaves. It flowers from July to September.

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Photo taken on 22/07/07 at College Lake, near Tring, Herts.