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species 16 observations

Ertter's Ragwort

Senecio ertterae

Status
native
Bees
2 specialists raised on its pollen
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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36 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Gem Moth, American Sunflower Moth, Salt Marsh Moth, Cabbage Looper Moth 6
  • Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Parallel Leafcutter Bee, Horn-faced Leafcutter Bee 2
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Redpoll, Mallard, Common Raven, Common Grass Skimmer 5
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee, Acmaeodera idahoensis, Monarch, Painted Lady 23

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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