Nature in the New Forest
Nature in the New Forest : Carline Thistle (Carlina vulgaris)
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Carline Thistle (Carlina vulgaris)

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Carline thistle generally prefers dry, chalky grassland. Although the soils of the New Forest are generally acidic, this plant can be found growing on some of the grazed areas.