species 43 observations
Needleleaf Fleabane
Erigeron nematophyllus
Field notes
Erigeron nematophyllus is a North American species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common name needle-leaf fleabane. It native to the western part of the United States, in Utah, Colorado, and Wyoming.
Erigeron nematophyllus is a small perennial herb rarely more than 18 centimeters (7.2 inches) tall, producing a taproot. The leaves are very narrow and thread-like or needle-like. The plant generally produces only 1-3 flower head per stem, each head with up to 55 white or pink ray florets surrounding numerous yellow disc florets. The species grows on sandy or rocky soil in sagebrush flats or conifer woodlands.
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it


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



Pugnacious Leafcutter Bee, Sunflower Burrowing-Resin Bee, Horn-faced Leafcutter Bee, Hostile Leaf-cutter Bee
7
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it


Large Fleabane Daisy Aphid, Wild Turkey, North American Tarnished Plant Bug
3
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors



Ligated Furrow Bee, Margined Calligrapher, Tiny Small Carpenter, Colorado Black-notched Bumble Bee
97
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.