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  8. Golden Wave Tickseed

species 4,057 observations

Golden Wave Tickseed

Coreopsis basalis

Status
native
Bees
11 specialists raised on its pollen
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

99 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Wavy-lined Emerald, Common Tan Wave, American Sunflower Moth, Sunflower Bud Moth 4
  • Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Carpenter-mimic Leafcutter Bee, Dark-veined Longhorn Bee, Pugnacious Leafcutter Bee, Parallel Leafcutter Bee 11
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Potato Aphid, Striped Bromeliad Fly 2
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Poey's Furrow Bee, Pearl Crescent, Hunt's Bumble Bee, Black-dotted Spragueia Moth 82

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Full sun
Moisture
Dry
Water use
Low
Plant type
Annual Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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