species 1,354 observations

Montanoa tomentosa

Field notes

Montanoa tomentosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae which is native to Mexico and much of Central America. Its local common name is zoapatle. This small yellow-flowered shrub is best known for its use in traditional herbal medicine.

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7 native animals
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Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Rifseria fuscotaeniaella, Oiketicus townsendi 2
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors American Snout, Monarch, Two-tailed Swallowtail, Ruddy Daggerwing 5