species 12 observations
La Graciosa Thistle
Cirsium loncholepis
Field notes
Supports All
74
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Painted Lady, Mylitta Crescent, American Lady, Artichoke Plume Moth
6
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Horn-faced Leafcutter Bee, Small Long-horned Bee, Colorado Mason
3
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Black Bean Aphid, American Goldfinch, California Quail, Hyaline Grass Bug
5
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Monarch, Yellow-faced Bumble Bee, Umber Skipper, Woodland Skipper
60
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Annual Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.