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Gypsum Phacelia

Phacelia integrifolia

Status
native
Bees
2 specialists raised on its pollen
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

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53 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Zeller's Ethmia Moth 1
  • Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Anthidium palmarum, Anthidium mormonum 2
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it White-bowed Smoothwing 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Spotted Woolcarder, Scorpionweed Pollen Wasp, California Digger Bee, Northern Rotund-Resin Bee 49

Children

  • Gypsum Phacelia
  • Texan Phacelia

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Part shade
Moisture
Dry
Water use
Medium
Plant type
Annual Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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