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species 17,525 observations

Seaside Daisy

Erigeron glaucus

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

Field notes

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138 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Orange Tortrix Moth, Wavy-lined Emerald, Parectopa plantaginisella, Northern Checkerspot 7
  • Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Pugnacious Leafcutter Bee, Horn-faced Leafcutter Bee, Small Long-horned Bee, Colorado Mason 9
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Neolasioptera erigerontis, Asteromyia modesta, Rhopalomyia erigerontis 3
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it American Sand Wasp, Margined Calligrapher, Western Aphideater, Forked Globetail 12
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Texas Striped Sweat Bee, Coastal Green Hairstreak, Fiery Skipper 107

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Ground covers
Light
Part shade
Plant type
Ground cover Perennial Wildflower

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.

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