species 31,618 observations
Texas Bluebonnet
Lupinus texensis
Field notes
Supports All
58
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Gray Hairstreak, Henry's Elfin, Tobacco Budworm Moth, Clouded Sulphur
21
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Blueberry Digger Bee
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Margined Calligrapher, Gambel's Quail, Montezuma Quail
3
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
American Bumble Bee, Juniper Hairstreak, Monarch, Fiery Skipper
33
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
- Water use
- Low
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Annual Wildflower
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.