floral february – 28th

The wild thistle might have saved an entire generation from perishing

It’s reported that when the Vikings invaded Scotland centuries ago, they were slowed down by patches of wild thistle. This allowed the Scots ample time to escape. Consequently, the wild thistle became Scotland’s national flower.

Floral February

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