| Plant Name | Blessed Milk Thistle | |
| Collection Number | B-OV-2014-0280 | |
| Scientific Name | Silybum Marianum | |
| Family | Aster | |
| Start of Blooming Season | May | |
| End of Blooming Season | August | |
| Discovery Location | Niagara Botanical Gardens, Niagara Falls, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada | |
| Image Description | August 23, 2014 -- A sample of a light violet blessed milk thistle in bloom. | |
| Author | CherryAnn Villa | |
