species 1,056 observations
Western Sweet-vetch
Hedysarum occidentale
Supports All
10
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Christina Sulphur, Clouded Sulphur, American Idia Moth, Little Arches
4
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Black-and-gray Leafcutter Bee
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Brown Bear
1
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Common Ringlet, Juniper Hairstreak, Yellow-fronted Bumble Bee
4
Children
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
- Moist
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.