花园角落里长出了一丛紫色的蓟，茎上布满了尖刺。

A patch of purple ___thistles grew in the corner of the garden, their stems covered in sharp prickles.

苏格兰的国旗上有一朵蓟花，象征着他们的坚韧精神。

Scotland's flag proudly displays a ___thistle as a symbol of resilience.