species 407 observations
Fleshy Pincushion
Chaenactis xantiana
Field notes
Supports All
29
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Schinia graefiana
1
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Colorado Mason, Osmia montana, Desert-dandelion Nomadopsis, Desert Dandelion Fairy Bee
4
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Painted Lady, Master Blister Beetle, California Patch, Inflated Beetle
24
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.