Fauna and Flora: Wild thistle - Cynara cardunculus

Country : Tunisie

Continent : Afrique

Issued on : 17/12/1990

Age : 36 years

Michel Reference
TN 1220
Stanley Reference
TN 1202
Yvert Reference
TN 1157
Themes
Flora
Description
This stamp illustrates the Wild Thistle (or cardoon), an emblematic plant of the rural and steppe landscapes of Tunisia. The illustration highlights the vibrant purple flower protected by its thorny flower head.
Size
26x37 mm
Colors
Polychrome
Designer
Sadok Ben Yacoub
Perforation
13¼
Print
Photogravure
Face Value
0,20 DT
Mint Value
0,58 $
Used Value
0,29 $
Print Run
4 010 000 exemplaires
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