Onopordon illyricum

From LSJ

Ἔρως, ὅ κατ' ὀμμάτων στάζεις πόθον → Eros who drips desire into the eyes

Source

Latin > Greek

ἀκάνθιον, ὀνόπυξος

Wikipedia EN

Onopordum illyricum near Holbrook NSW Australia.jpg
Onopordum illyricum near Holbrook NSW Australia

Onopordum illyricum is a species of thistle known by the common name Illyrian thistle, or Illyrian cottonthistle. It is native to southwestern Europe, but has been introduced into Australia and California, where it has become a noxious weed.