What Happened to the Thistle by Hans Christian Andersen. Short summary

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The turnip tree is jealous of the flowers that grow in the garden. But his baby buds were appreciated — young people got married because of them, and the couple painted one in a picture. And the burdock itself went into a fairy tale.

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There were beautiful flowers growing in the garden that people admired. And behind the fence grew an unsightly burdock. Guests, who came to see the hosts, complimented the garden flowers. And burdock interested only donkey, which wanted to eat it, but did not reach from behind the fence.

The day came when the guests started the game. The young girls were choosing flowers for the boys to flaunt in their buttonholes. One of them spotted a burdock, said it was the symbol of Scotland, and wanted to get it for the gentleman.

He climbed into the weeds, all bruised, but got a flower. As a reward, the girl not only gave the young man the flower, but also married him. The burdock was glad that he played such a role.

But time went on, and no one noticed the plant itself and did not invite it into the garden. Autumn came and only one burdock flower was still a joy to look at. Then it drew the attention of the couple and picked it to decorate their portrait.

Then the burdock found peace. His children rose high. And he himself-as promised by a ray of sunshine-was caught up in a fairy tale.