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Cynara cardunculus

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Field Notes

Description:

Very unusual plant that looks like a pineapple with a purple flower on top.

Habitat:

The Children’s Garden at Hollin Meadows Science and Math Focus School. Related Resource: http://www.fcps.edu/HollinMeadowsES/

Notes:

Thanks to DanaFazzino for the spot-on species ID!

Reference Links:

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