species 1,091 observations
Melancholy Thistle
Cirsium helenioides
Field notes
Supports All
27
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
-
Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Pointed Groundling, Long-winged Shade
2
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Black Bean Aphid, Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw
14
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Red Admiral, Mourning Cloak, Old World Swallowtail, Variable Duskyface Fly
11
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.