species 8,908 observations

Carline Thistle

Carlina vulgaris

Field notes

Supports All

10 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Painted Lady 1
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 5
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Branded Skipper, Red Admiral, Annulate Masked Bee, Little Masked Bee 4

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Plant type: Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.