species 4,205 observations
Desert Pincushion
Chaenactis stevioides
Field notes
Supports All
58
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Common Eupithecia Moth, Northern Pine Tussock Moth, Cypress Sphinx, Grizzled Tussock Moth
10
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Colorado Mason, Osmia montana, Desert-dandelion Nomadopsis, Calliopsis pugionis
6
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Red-lined Moth, Painted Lady, Morrison's Bumble Bee, Angeles Striped Sweat Bee
40
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Ditropinotus aureoviridis, Eupelmus
2
Range
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.