Went for a hike this morning...

[rastaman]

i decided i wouldn't take my bow or camo.  As soon as i got out of my truck i heard some gobbling.  i grabbed my camera and took off thru some planted pines towards a pasture. i ran across this "weed" that was blooming so i stopped to snap a pic...

Then i snuck to the fence line with my maroon plaid shirt on and got busted immediately!  Sure was fun though.  Thanks for looking.

[Don Stokes]

That's a thistle- my favorite springtime judo target!

[rastaman]

Thanks Don for identifying the plant for me!

[Pat B]

That is a thistle and it is another invasive exotic. Be sure you heart shoot them!

[reddogge]

I hate thistle like the plaque.  It is all over my place.

[rastaman]

and i actually sell it in my pharmacy (milk thistle)!