the photo shows common thistle flowers

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$The photo shows honeysuckle, also known as creeping thistle or goat\'s thistle. Royalty Free Stock Photo$

Purple thistle flowers (Cirsium vulgare) with spiky green stems and buds. The petals are vibrant purple, and the buds have a darker hue. The stems are thin and slightly hairy. The background is a soft, blurred green, emphasizing the tall, robust nature of the thistle plants. These plants are commonly found in meadows and fields, recognized for their prickly leaves and stems.