Thistles are prickly flowering plants from the Asteraceae family, often seen as weeds but valued for their ecological benefits. They provide nectar for pollinators like bees and butterflies, while livestock sometimes graze on young shoots. Herbalists use certain species for liver support, and gardeners cultivate them for wildlife habitat.
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