Thistle

I remember, vaguely, as a kid calling these teasles. I have no idea why. They're an interesting, sturdy, hardy, PRICKERY plant. But there's so many different varieties.

I also remember, as a kid, drying these out and making little mice out of them - you tear off all but one of those surrounding spiney things, (tail) and put seed bead eyes and nose on the front. They're kinda cute.