@kennyboyleofficial: Why is the thistle the flower of Scotland? #Scotland #scottishculture

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CaptJackSwallows🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 :

why even go bear foot anyway 😅

KB :

There are several species of thistle native to North American, some look very much like the Scottish variety. There are also other surprising plants that are a member of the family. If you’ve ever grown artichokes and let them flower, you’ll see it right away.

Misty :

love tie to America. My ancestors were scottish and I feel those roots strongly. I have always loved thistle

Tinned Meat Product :

Love the translation of “Nemo me impune lacessit” to “Wha daurs meddle wae me?”😁 the Glaswegian vernacular is more succinct: “M’oan then!”

TravelerWanted :

thistles are so much prettier in smell and looks then roses imo.

Sweet_archangel :

We have them here in Aus too. The thistles tend to leave welts on me when I accidentally brush up against them 😅

heathermccoig546 :

okay but I sincerely thought Heather was the National flower of Scotland? Is that just the Highlands?

Rene Garcia :

and here in Utah USA we have goat head thorns. the thistles evil demon cousin 😅

Winding Path :

The American Deep South is covered with thistles. We just let em grow. I’ve always thought they had a pretty flower.

running_with_wolves82 :

I love thistles 🥰🥰

Stacey Margarita :

I keep mine here

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Veronica Gordon :

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allisonkhan :

I always wondered! What a thorough answer! 😁

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Coach driver Shaun :

NGL I like Danny Bhoys skit about the countries picking their flower

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No1SKZfan🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧 :

Ohhh ig that's why they were so involved and impactful for the British Empire ahahsjsks x what's the root of a unicorn in Scotland, tho? When did the idea/myth etc of it first originate, I mean?

Ravyk || Flame Robin Farm :

I love thistles, I find them so beautiful and delicate amongst the thorns 💜

Sarah Lahdeedah ❤️🤍🍁🤍❤️ :

I thought it was because Scots are beautiful but dangerous! Spicy! 😁❤

pebbleswhite427 :

so my ancestors are too blame for the thistle here🤣

VetsGames :

Why do I hear English? “Wha daurs meddle wae me?” Who dares meddle with me… same meaning?

chickadittle :

I didn’t know the thistle coming to America story, thank you! 💜💚