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Thistle
Bloom confirmed nearby
Cirsium discolor
In the United States:
Native
· also called field thistle, pasture thistle
Honey bees forage on field thistle for its abundant nectar and pollen, making it a valuable late-season resource when other flowers may be scarce. Peak bloom occurs from midsummer through early fall, with individual plants flowering for about a month. The spiny leaves and stems require careful handling during management, but it does not spread aggressively via rhizomes like some thistle relatives.
| Nectar | high |
|---|---|
| Pollen | high |
| Bloom (US) | June–October |
| Duration | ~30 days |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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