Scottish heritage

– The thistle is Scotland’s national flower and emblem
– The thistle represents resiliency, strength, resolve, protection, and pride
– Plucking thistles is believed to bring good luck in various countries
– The thistle is part of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle
– The thistle has influenced poetry, such as Hugh MacDiarmid’s A Drunk Man Looks at the Thistle
– Thistles have small needle-like thorns on leaves and stem to defend against herbivorous animals
– Thistles belong to the daisy flowering tribe, Cynareae
– Four main flowers within the thistle category are Cynara, Carduus, Onopordum, and Cirisium
– Thistles can grow in various environments and regions, including North America, Africa, Western Asia, Australia, and Scotland
– Scotland made the thistle the emblem of their country, specifically the Cirsium Vulgare flower
– The thistle is symbolically associated with royalty, as depicted by the crown on the image of the spear thistle on the flag
– Thistles have various types and designs for tattoos, with four popular choices
– Thistle tattoos can hold personal symbolism for individuals
– Thistle tattoos should be done with color to make them more appealing
– The beauty of the thistle petals is what attracts the human eye
– Thistle tattoos can be placed anywhere on the body
– Popular placements include around the ankles and forearms
– A blooming thistle graphic along the side of the ribs is another popular placement option for a discreet tattoo.