species 59 observations
Dune Sunflower
Helianthus deserticola
Field notes
Supports All
103
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it



American Lady, California Patch, Isabella Tiger Moth, White-striped Dart
16
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it



Oblique Longhorn Bee, Pugnacious Leafcutter Bee, Parallel Leafcutter Bee, Sunflower Chimney Bee
12
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it



Red-winged Blackbird, American Goldfinch, Brown-headed Cowbird, Mourning Dove
23
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors



Poey's Furrow Bee, Ligated Furrow Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Monarch
52
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided