spiky leaves of thistle (onopordum acanthium), a plant known for its pharmaceutical benefits

thistle onopordum acanthium wildflower weed healthful wholesome herb tall stem twig sprig green medication pharmaceutical produce component ingredient medicine alternative phytotherapy therapeutic herbal cure therapy treatment healing utility remedies sharp needle spiky thorn leaf leaves inflorescence buds wild uncultivated growth grow meadow pasture grassland production harvest springtime seasonal people simplicity daytime plant known for its benefits growing under open sky