This is the 5982nd most frequent Japanese word.
アザミ
Thistle.
Here, アザミ ('thistle') is used as a noun to refer to the plant, and it's described as blooming.
庭にはたくさんのアザミが咲いています。
Many thistles are blooming in the garden.
In this sentence, アザミ ('thistle') highlights the contrasting characteristics of the plant's flowers and thorns.
アザミの花は美しいだけでなく、針のようなとげがあります。
Thistle flowers are not only beautiful but also have needle-like thorns.
Here, アザミ ('thistle') is used symbolically to denote its cultural or regional significance.