species 90 observations

Thompson's Pincushion

Chaenactis thompsonii

Field notes

Supports All

15 native animals
supported in the US

Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Colorado Mason, Osmia montana, California Mason Bee, Megachile subnigra 6
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Painted Lady, Sagebrush Checkerspot, White-lined Sphinx, Melissa Blue 9

Range

United States

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.