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Looks like a thistle

[–] UpperBroccoli@feddit.de 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] MajorMajormajormajor@lemmy.ca 7 points 1 year ago

You are technically correct, the best kind of correct.

[–] Oisteink@feddit.nl 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Here’s what astica.ai said:

The image captures a beautiful moment in nature with a close-up of a bee delicately perched on a vivid purple flower. The flower is identified as a variety of thistle, possibly an artichoke thistle or a European marsh thistle, with its distinctive spear-like shape. The thistle stands out against a soft yellow background that adds a warm touch to the scene. The bee, a vital pollinator, is seen foraging on the flower, emphasizing the symbiotic relationship between flora and fauna. The overall image, set outdoors, offers a vibrant, colorful display of the natural world. It's a striking depiction of the intricacy and beauty of our ecosystem.

[–] azerial@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] Oisteink@feddit.nl 2 points 1 year ago

Same - never used it before, it was high up on my Google search and I was pleasantly surprised. Not sure how good it is but the photo looks like the thistles my SO likes in the garden

[–] LallyLuckFarm@beehaw.org 5 points 1 year ago

Looks like thistle to me.

[–] Hossenfeffer@feddit.uk 5 points 1 year ago

Looks like a photograph to me.

[–] CaptObvious@literature.cafe 5 points 1 year ago

Another vote for thistle.

[–] Lemmymyego@lemmynsfw.com 2 points 1 year ago

California thistle probably