Marsh Rattlesnakemaster is a native wildflower of freshwater wetlands and coastal plain habitats in the southeastern United States with distinctive thistle-like blue flower heads. Unlike its prairie relative rattlesnakemaster, it grows in wet, acidic soils. Its unusual flowers attract many specialist insects including native bees and wasps.
Habitat
Freshwater wetland edges and coastal plain habitats in the southeastern US
Diet
Nectar for specialist native bees and wasps
How common
Uncommon
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