species 22,734 observations
California Mugwort
Artemisia douglasiana
Field notes
Supports All
36
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
American Lady, Painted Lady, Nutmeg Moth, Sagebrush Sheep Moth
8
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Sponge Gall Midge, Sagebrush Medusa Gall Midge, Eutreta diana, Sagebrush Woolly Stem Gall Midge
6
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Western Tree Cricket, White Sage Aphid, Desert Cottontail, Greater Sage-Grouse
12
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Pipevine Swallowtail, Arizona Mantis, Spotless Lady Beetle, American Winter Ant
9
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Aprostocetus
1
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
- Moist
- Water use
- Low
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.