vibrant musk thistle (carduus nutans) blooming in colorado's natural landscape during summer

carduus nutans native species pollination agriculture beauty biodiversity blooming botanical colorado colorful conservation eco friendly ecological balance ecosystem environment field flora floral greenery ground cover habitat landscape mountain flower musk thistle plant natural nature outdoors life pollinators purple bloom seasonal growth sight soil spiky leaves spring striking summer sunlight sustainability vibrant weeds wild wildflower yellow 39aph39 showcases flowers lush setting