Silybum marianum (Milk thistle)
Other names: St Mary's thistle , Mary's thistle , Our Lady's milk thistle , Our Lady's thistle , Lady's thistle , Leaves of Mary , Blessed Mary's thistle, Blessed thistle, Holy thistle, Carduus marianus, Cardus marianus, Mediterranean milk thistle, Variegated thistle , Saint Mary's thistle , Marian thistle, Scotch thistle, Lady's milk
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Species
S. marianum is a biennial plant with lobed, prickly, ovate leaves that have conspicuous, white veins. It bears, purple-pink, thistle-like flowers in summer.
Season of interest
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Height and spread
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| Size | Max height | Max spread | To maturity |
| 1.5 m | 1 m | 1-2 years | |
| 4 ft | 3 ft | 1-2 years | |
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