Jul 17, 2018
"First collection from New Mexico!" It's a note attached to eight specimens in our collection, marking the possibly first documentation of a species in the area. . . Different parts of Texas thistle are used by animals. The seed fluff may be found in bird nests. Turkey and deer eat the seeds and buds of the plant. Although considered a weed by many, having this plant in your garden is sure to attract butterflies and other pollinators. . . . Annotation label: Dupl. det. by Patricia Barlow-Irick, 2004. First record from NM? . . #NewMexico #botany #cirsium #texanum #texasthistle #flowers #utep #biodiversity #UTEPbcGoesPublic #naturalhistory #museums #research #specimens #plants #patriciabarlowirick
