species 1,446 observations
Flexible Milkvetch
Astragalus flexuosus
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61
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Orange Sulphur, Persius Duskywing, Clouded Sulphur, Marine Blue
24
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Black-and-gray Leafcutter Bee, Porter's Digger Bee, Osmia longula, University Nomia
4
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Wild Turkey, Greater Sage-Grouse
2
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Garita Skipperling, Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Dun Skipper, Tawny-edged Skipper
31
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.