genus
Greenthreads
Thelesperma
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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 Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.
Top native greenthreads All
Native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.
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Stiff Greenthread
Thelesperma filifolium
caterpillars
1
bees
1
food
5
flowers
17
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Rayless Greenthread
Thelesperma megapotamicum
caterpillars
1
bees
1
food
1
flowers
14
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Border Goldthread
Thelesperma subnudum
caterpillars
1
bees
1
flowers
9
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Burridge Greenthread
Thelesperma burridgeanum
caterpillars
1
bees
1
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Plains Greenthread
Thelesperma nuecense
caterpillars
1
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East Texas Greenthread
Thelesperma flavodiscum
caterpillars
1