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species 222 observations

Smooth Phacelia

Phacelia glabra

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

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22 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Zeller's Ethmia Moth, Ethmia macelhosiella 2
  • Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Andrena lamelliterga 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Horse-fly Carpenter Bee, Pipevine Swallowtail, Urbane Digger Bee, Painted Lady 19

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Plant type
Annual Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.

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