Cirsium discolor
Field thistle
Family:
Sunflower (Asteraceae)
Lifespan:
Perennial, Biennial
Height:
N/A
Flower Color:
Violet
Flower Size:
N/A
Bloom Season:
August-September
Fruit:
N/A
Conditions:
River bottom prairies and meadows, open woods, roadsides, along railroads, and degraded prairie remnants
Sunlight:
N/A
Moisture:
N/A
Goldfinches are fond of fruit
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