species 5,257 observations
Texas Ragwort
Senecio ampullaceus
Field notes
Supports All
31
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Gem Moth, American Sunflower Moth, American Lady, Phyllocnistis insignis
6
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Parallel Leafcutter Bee, Dark-faced Longhorn Bee
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Spotted Cucumber Beetle, Long-tailed Aphideater, Mallard, Common Raven
7
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Monarch, Gray Hairstreak, Common Buckeye, Painted Lady
16
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Annual Wildflower
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.