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Cirsium

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5. Natives

Reply to Donkees (Reply #4)

Sat Feb 8, 2025, 04:28 PM

Feb 8

I grow a couple of species for pollinator support that are native here in the Midwest Cirsium discolor and C. muticum. There is an interesting species endemic to the shores of the upper Great Lakes, C. pitcheri, "Pitcher's thistle." It is in trouble, unfortunately

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Hearts? What? [View all] Cirsium Feb 8 OP

I purposely look for members who have zero or have only one heart Niagara Feb 8 #1

That's great Cirsium Feb 8 #2

bah humbug! can't tell ME what to do! stopdiggin Feb 8 #3

''Cirsium japonicum strengthens cardiac function ... " Donkees Feb 8 #4

Natives Cirsium Feb 8 #5

Sad to learn about C. pitcheri's habitat destruction Donkees Feb 8 #6