species 12,298 observations
Southern Coastal Bushmallow
Malacothamnus fasciculatus
Field notes
Malacothamnus fasciculatus is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family, which has four varieties. It is endemic to southwestern California and northwestern Baja California.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Northern White-Skipper, West Coast Lady
2
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Ochraceous Chimney Bee
1
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Stenopodius flavidus
1
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Texas Striped Sweat Bee, Tripartite Sweat Bee, Tansy Mustard Sweat Bee, Charming Spindle Bug
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.