species 321 observations
Nueces Coreopsis
Coreopsis nuecensis
Field notes
Supports All
75
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Wavy-lined Emerald, Common Tan Wave, American Sunflower Moth, Sunflower Bud Moth
4
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Carpenter-mimic Leafcutter Bee, Parallel Leafcutter Bee, Curved Pebble Bee, Giant Sweat Bee
8
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Poecilanthrax lucifer, Texas Soldier Beetle, Yellow-shouldered Drone Fly, Hoplitimyia constans
5
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Dark Flower Scarab, Common Buckeye, Variegated Fritillary, Kern's Flower Scarab
58
Range
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
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Annual Wildflower
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.