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  7. Palafox
  8. Sand Palafox

species 775 observations

Sand Palafox

Palafoxia hookeriana

Status
native
Bees
1 specialist raised on its pollen
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

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6 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Bordered Patch, Dainty Sulphur, Honora mellinella 3
  • Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Parallel Leafcutter Bee 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Delta Flower Scarab 2

Children

  • Showy Palafoxia

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Dry
Water use
Low
Plant type
Annual Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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