species 143 observations

Pygmyflower Cryptantha

Cryptantha micromeres

Status: native
Bees: 3 specialists raised on its pollen
Traits
Where: In the US
Source: iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

52 native animals
supported in the US

Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Cryptantha Miner, Andrena osmioides, Hoplitis jacintana 3
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Painted Lady, Tiny Small Carpenter, Tripartite Sweat Bee, Prunus Miner Bee 49

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
Water use: Low
Plant type: Annual Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.