Pitcher's thistle found on southwest Michigan's dunes

September 21, 2026

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was observed on August 17, 2026 in southwest Michigan. This federally threatened species occurs on sand dune shorelines; its presence here indicates the specialized dune habitat persists at this site.¹ The threatened status means this population warrants particular attention.¹

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