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species 147 observations

Torrey's Cryptantha

Cryptantha torreyana

Status
native
Bees
1 specialist raised on its pollen
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

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53 native animals
supported in the US
  • Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Andrena osmioides 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Painted Lady, Tiny Small Carpenter, Lupine Miner Bee, Tripartite Sweat Bee 52

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Plant type
Annual Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.

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