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  8. Panther Milkvetch

species 5 observations

Panther Milkvetch

Astragalus pardalinus

Status
native
Bees
1 specialist raised on its pollen
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

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34 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Clouded Sulphur, Marine Blue, Queen Alexandra’s Sulphur, Orange Sulphur 17
  • Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Porter's Digger Bee 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Wild Turkey 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Golden Northern Bumble Bee, Nevada Bumble Bee, Rocky Mountain Clearwing, Nuttall's Blister Beetle 15

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
Annual Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.

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