species 11,266 observations

Glandular Globe-thistle

Echinops sphaerocephalus

Field notes

Echinops sphaerocephalus, known by the common names glandular globe-thistle, great globe-thistle or pale globe-thistle, is a Eurasian species of globe-thistle belonging to the tribe Cardueae within the family Asteraceae.

Supports All

9 native animals
supported in the US

Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Leafcurl Plum Aphid, Plum-thistle Aphid 2
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Hairy-eyed Flower Fly, Old World Swallowtail, Black Meadowhawk, Great Basin Bumble Bee 7

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.