Status: Native
Synonyms:
Carduus grahamii (Gray) Greene
Cnicus grahamii (Gray) Gray
Cirsium grahamii belongs to the group of thistles with smaller involucres. The plants have erect heads with
leaves that are not long decurrent. The margins of the outer phyllaries are spiny. The corollas are a deep purple. According to Allred, this species rare in New Mexico and only thus far found along the forks of the Gila River.
Many thanks to John Gorey for permission to use his great pix!
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Cirsium grahamii, photo John Gorey, Gila NF between the West and Middle forks of the Gila River, August 20, 2021
Cirsium grahamii, closeup of inflorescence, photo John Gorey, Gila NF between the West and Middle forks of the Gila River, August 20, 2021
Cirsium grahamii, closeup of leaves, photo John Gorey, Gila NF between the West and Middle forks of the Gila River, August 20, 2021
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