species 11 observations
Broad Fleabane
Erigeron latus
Field notes
Erigeron latus is a rare species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common name broad fleabane. It is native to the Great Basin of the western United States. The natural range is small but split between three counties in three states: Malheur County in Oregon, Owyhee County in Idaho, and Elko County in Nevada.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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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
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Ligated Furrow Bee, Margined Calligrapher, Tripartite Sweat Bee, Common Ringlet
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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.