Celebrate the striking resilience of the West with this black-and-white print featuring milk thistle, a bold and distinctive wildflower known for its spiny leaves and vibrant purple blooms. Found in open fields, disturbed soils, and along roadsides, milk thistle stands out with its dramatic silhouette and eye-catching flower heads.

Easily identified by its sharp, spiny leaves and tall stems crowned with globe-like purple flowers, milk thistle is both beautiful and tough. Beyond its visual appeal, this plant has a rich history of medicinal use, traditionally valued for supporting liver health. Milk thistle also provides important habitat and food for pollinators, including bees and butterflies, helping to sustain local ecosystems.

This carefully crafted print captures the unique form and hardy spirit of milk thistle—a symbol of strength, healing, and the rugged character of the Western landscape.

Printed on 11x14" paper, the print itself measures 6x12"