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  8. Dune Sunflower

species 59 observations

Dune Sunflower

Helianthus deserticola

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

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103 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it American Lady, California Patch, Isabella Tiger Moth, White-striped Dart 16
  • 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
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Red-winged Blackbird, American Goldfinch, Brown-headed Cowbird, Mourning Dove 23
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Poey's Furrow Bee, Ligated Furrow Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Monarch 52

Range

United States

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

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