Silybum Marianum Collection

Silybum marianum, milk thistle
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London. Entitled Chardon Marie

Milk thistle, Silybum marianum, and globe artichoke, Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus
FLO4669112 Milk thistle, Silybum marianum, and globe artichoke, Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch

Milk thistle, Silybum marianum, and Scotch thistle, Onopordum acanthium. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a
FLO4669097 Milk thistle, Silybum marianum, and Scotch thistle, Onopordum acanthium. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Marian thistle - Italy, Tuscany, Siena, Val d Orcia, Pienza

Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) flower with Hoverfly (Didea fasciata) settled on one of its leaves, Ogwell Common, Devon, United Kingdom

Sycamore, silver fir, foxglove, prickly pear, etc
6337632 Sycamore, silver fir, foxglove, prickly pear, etc by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Old World sycamore, Platanus orientalis, silver fir, Abies picea, foxglove, Digitalis purpurea)

Silybum marianum (Milk Thistle) with purple flowers and spiked green and white leaves on tall stems

Currant Ribes rubrum milk thistle Silybum marianum
Currant (Ribes rubrum) and milk thistle (Silybum marianum), Currant and milk thistle. With a butterfly. FIGs. 45 and 46 on a sheet hand numbered 24. In: Anselmi Boetii de Boot I.C

Agriculture Silybum Marianum L Gaertn Milk Thistle
Agriculture, Silybum Marianum. L. Gaertn. Milk Thistle or Lady's Thistle. Growing on top of the temple of Bacchus in Baalbek. 1930, Lebanon, Baʻlabakk

Wild flowers Palestine Milk-thistle Silybum Marianum
Wild flowers of Palestine. Milk-thistle. (Silybum Marianum (L.) Gaertn.) 1900

Black Swallowtail Butterflies (Papilio Polyxenes) Swarm Around Thistle Blossom; Tahlequah, Oklahoma, United States Of America

Milk Thistle -Silybum marianum or Carduus marianus-, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon) butterfly on stem of milk thistle

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum), artwork C016 / 3420
Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) in flower, artwork

Milk thistle (Silybum Adriana )
Milk thistle flowers (Silybum marianum Adriana ). This plant is used in herbal medicine as a remedy for liver diseases and poisoning

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Silybum marianum, commonly known as milk thistle, is a stunning plant found in various regions around the world. In picturesque Tuscany, Italy, specifically in Siena's Val d'Orcia and Pienza areas, the vibrant Marian thistle blooms proudly. Its purple flowers and spiked green and white leaves stand tall on slender stems. This magnificent herbaceous perennial attracts an array of fascinating creatures to its presence. A delicate Hoverfly called Didea fasciata gracefully settles on one of its leaves, showcasing nature's intricate connections. Meanwhile, Black Swallowtail Butterflies from Tahlequah, Oklahoma swarm around the enchanting blossom of this resilient thistle species. Milk thistle thrives alongside diverse companions such as sycamore trees, silver firs, foxgloves, prickly pears - forming a harmonious tapestry within their shared habitat. Even Ribes rubrum currants find solace near these majestic plants. Agriculture recognizes the value L Gaertn Milk Thistle for its beneficial properties. This ancient medicinal herb has been used for centuries due to its potential health benefits. Across continents like Palestine and Germany's Baden-Wuerttemberg region in Europe, wildflowers bloom with pride - including milk thistles that grace these landscapes with their beauty. These resilient plants even attract Old World Swallowtail butterflies like Papilio machaon who delicately perch upon their sturdy stems. Intriguingly adorned with purple flowers and spiked leaves that protect it from harm; milk thistles are not only visually captivating but also play vital roles in ecosystems worldwide. From their historical significance to their ecological contributions - Silybum marianum continues to captivate hearts wherever it grows.