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The thistle praised as a kingly flower

Original: "The thistle is a prince. Let any man that has an eye for beauty take a view of the whole plant, and where will he see a

A nature photographer has shared a thistle alongside a quote from 19th-century clergyman Henry Ward Beecher, who called it a prince among plants with "more kingly" grace and symmetry than any other flower. The post celebrates the thistle's overlooked beauty, inviting anyone with an eye for beauty to look closely at the whole plant.

Why now: The striking photography and the eloquent Beecher quote are resonating with nature and plant enthusiasts.

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• "The thistle is a prince. Let any man that has an eye for beauty take a view of the whole plant, and where will he see a more expressive grace and symmetry; and where is there a more kingly flower?" ~ Henry Ward Beecher # photography # nature # plants # thistle # pentax · acsync@vivaldi.net · 3

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