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Texas Thistle
Cirsium texanum
In the United States:
Native
· also called texas thistle, texas purple thistle
Honeybees forage on this thistle for abundant nectar and pollen, a valuable mid-summer resource in dry habitats. Peak bloom May to July supports hives through potential dearth periods. Non-invasive native biennial; requires no special management beyond protection from overgrazing — handle carefully due to its spines.
| Nectar | high |
|---|---|
| Pollen | high |
| Bloom (US) | April–July |
| Hardiness zones | 7-9 |
| Duration | ~30 days |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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