The thistle is the national flower of Scotland and can also be seen as an important national icon.

蓟花是苏格兰的国花，也被认为是苏格兰的重要标志之一。

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Thus the flower became known as the "Guardian Thistle" and out of gratitude a national emblem of Scotland.

蓟花因此被称为“护卫花”，苏格兰人为表达感激之情，把蓟花奉为国家的象征。

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