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Silybum

Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Silybum

Genus description

Silybum are large annuals and biennials, with basal rosettes of large, lobed leaves and thistle-like purple flower-heads with spiny bracts in summer

Name status

Correct

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