species 6,774 observations
Slender Thistle
Carduus tenuiflorus
Field notes
Carduus tenuiflorus is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is known variously as slender-flower thistle, sheep thistle, shore thistle, slender thistle, winged plumeless thistle, winged slender thistle and winged thistle. It is native to western Europe and Northwest Africa, and is an introduced species elsewhere.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Garden Tiger, Pointed Groundling
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Thistle Crown Weevil, Leafcurl Plum Aphid, Three-banded Lady Beetle, Plum-thistle Aphid
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Painted Lady, Convergent Lady Beetle, Old World Swallowtail, Red Admiral
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Annual Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.