词汇 | star-thistle |
释义 | star thistle noun[ C or U ] (alsostarthistle, star-thistle)uk /ˈstɑː ˌθɪs.əl/ us /ˈstɑːr ˌθɪs.əl/ a wild plant with sharp points on the leaves and yellow or purple flowers at the end of long stems: Invasive plant species such as star thistle have become established in the area. Yellow star thistle flowers yield nectar over a long period during the hot summer days. Some of these invasive plants, such as yellow starthistle and Russian knapweed, are toxic to livestock. The yellow star-thistle is a thorny winter annual species. The spiked leaves form a star shape, which explains why it is often called a star thistle. Star thistle honey is sourced from bees foraging on the nectars of purple star thistle flowers. Common plants African violet agave aloe aloe vera alpine strawberry dianthus dichondra dieffenbachia dill weed dracaena liquorice loganberry maidenhair fern maize mandrake snake plant sorrel sotol sow thistle Spanish moss |
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