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  8. Graham's Thistle

species 30 observations

Graham's Thistle

Cirsium grahamii

Status
maybe native
Bees
5 specialists raised on its pollen
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

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79 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Painted Lady, Mylitta Crescent, American Lady, Parthenice Tiger Moth 8
  • Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Pugnacious Leafcutter Bee, Horn-faced Leafcutter Bee, Hostile Leaf-cutter Bee, Dark-faced Longhorn Bee 5
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Wild Turkey, American Goldfinch, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Hyaline Grass Bug 4
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Monarch, Golden Northern Bumble Bee, Black Swallowtail, Woodland Skipper 62

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
Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.

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