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Parry's thistle
Scientific Name: Cirsium parryi ssp. parryi
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Biennial, Perennial
Other Names:
Parry's Thistle (Cirsium parryi)
Cirsium parryi, commonly known as Parry's thistle, is a flowering plant species belonging to the aster family (Asteraceae). Other common names include pale thistle, Cloudcroft thistle, Gila thistle, and Mogollon thistle.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cirsium parryi
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)
- Synonyms: Cirsium parryi (A. Gray) Petr.
- Subspecies: Cirsium parryi (A . Gray) Petr. subsp. parryi
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the southwestern United States.
- Found in montane woodlands and openings.
- Grows from the foothills to elevations of 10,500 feet.
Morphological Characteristics
- An upper elevation thistle often found along streamsides.
- Yellow flowers
Ecological Role
- Native thistles in Colorado, including Parry's thistle, play an important role for wildlife.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Observed interactions with Hunt's Bumblebee and small Halictid bees.
- Atlantis Fritillary butterfly feeding on Parry’s Thistle.