species 3,058 observations
Awnless Bushsunflower
Simsia calva
Field notes
Simsia calva, commonly known as the awnless bushsunflower, is a perennial or subshrub that is found in the Southwest United States (Texas and New Mexico), as well as Mexico, the West Indies, and both Central and South America.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Bordered Patch
1
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Agile Longhorn Bee
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Dark Flower Scarab
1
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Monarch, Eufala Skipper, Eastern Carpenter Bee, Common Buckeye
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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
- Dry
- Deer resistant
- No
- Plant type
- Annual Perennial Wildflower
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.