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  8. Western Wallflower

species 29,910 observations

Western Wallflower

Erysimum capitatum

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

80 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Large Marble, Sara Orangetip, Western White, Spring White 4
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Small Milkweed Bug, California Bordered Plant Bug 2
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Pale Swallowtail, Western Tiger Swallowtail, Variable Checkerspot, California Bumble Bee 74

Children

  • Pursh's Wallflower

Range

United States

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
Plant type
Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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