species 739 observations
Smooth White Aster
Symphyotrichum porteri
Field notes
Supports All
198
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
-
Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Pearl Crescent, Isabella Tiger Moth, Peppered Moth, Tawny Crescent
38
-
Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Dark-veined Longhorn Bee, Hairy-banded Mining Bee, Parallel Leafcutter Bee, Horn-faced Leafcutter Bee
6
-
Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Calycomyza promissa
1
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Greater Sage-Grouse, Ruffed Grouse, Four-banded Stink Bug Wasp, Brown Bear
7
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Leonard's Skipper, Red Admiral, Gray Hairstreak, Orange Sulphur
145
-
Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Epicauta oregona
1
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.