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  8. California Yerba Santa

species 14,387 observations

California Yerba Santa

Eriodictyon californicum

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

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90 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Brown Elfin, Coelopoeta glutinosi, Fruit-tree Leafroller Moth, Orange Tortrix Moth 5
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Yerba Santa Beetle, Phytomyza eriodictyi, Acmaeodera angelica 3
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Pseudomasaris wheeleri, Ornate Checkered Beetle, Acmaeodera prorsa, Greater Bee Fly 9
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Variable Checkerspot, Pale Swallowtail, Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Painted Lady 73

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Shrubs
Light
Full sun
Water use
Low
Plant type
Perennial Shrub

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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