species 45 observations
Garrett's Fleabane
Erigeron garrettii
Field notes
Erigeron garrettii is a rare North American species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae known by the common name Garrett's fleabane.
Erigeron garrettii has been found only in the north-central part of the State of Utah in the western United States. It grows in cracks in cliff faces and in rocky soil between boulders. It grows up to 23 cm (9 inches) tall, and produces a woody taproot. The plant produces only flower head per stem, the head containing golden yellow disc florets surrounded by as many as 25 white ray florets.
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it



Wavy-lined Emerald, Northern Checkerspot, Pearl Crescent, White-lined Sphinx 5
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it



Pugnacious Leafcutter Bee, Horn-faced Leafcutter Bee, Hostile Leaf-cutter Bee, Colorado Mason
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors



Ligated Furrow Bee, Margined Calligrapher, Colorado Black-notched Bumble Bee, Tripartite Sweat Bee
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Range
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.