species 6 observations
Quill Fleabane
Erigeron gracilis
Field notes
Erigeron gracilis is a North American species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common name quill fleabane.
Erigeron gracilis is native to the Rocky Mountains of the United States, in the states of Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. Some of the known populations lie inside Yellowstone National Park.
Erigeron gracilis is a perennial herb up to 20 cm (20 inches) tall, spreading by means of underground rhizomes. The plant generally produces only one flower heads per stem. Each head contains as many as 10 blue or purple ray florets surrounding numerous yellow disc florets.
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Wavy-lined Emerald, Northern Checkerspot, White-lined Sphinx, Gray Hooded Owlet
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Pugnacious Leafcutter Bee, Horn-faced Leafcutter Bee, Colorado Mason
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Wild Turkey, North American Tarnished Plant Bug
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Ligated Furrow Bee, Margined Calligrapher, Tripartite Sweat Bee, Confusing Furrow Bee
50
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.