93 :: Thistle

Jaana: The quite diminutive looking Creeping Thistle is one of the most common thistle species in Finland. It is largely considered a troublesome weed, esp. by farmers.

Kia: The Thistle is a humble wildflower which most people consider an annoying weed. The prickly-leaved, purple-flowered Scotch Thistle is, along with tartan, perhaps the most identifiable symbol of all things Scottish.

90 :: Field Flowers

Jaana: Yellow and pink have been the colors of July. In this case, Goldenrod and Fireweed.

Kia: The native Spotted Orchid is Scotland's most widespread wild orchid. Its pale purple spikes can be admired in July.