species 357 observations
Yellowray Goldfields
Lasthenia glabrata
Field notes
Lasthenia glabrata is a North American species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common names yellowray goldfields and yellow-rayed lasthenia. It is endemic to California, where it is a resident of vernal pools and other moist areas in a number of habitat types. It is widespread across much of the state, from San Diego County to Tehama County.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Andrena blennospermatis
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Anthrenus lepidus, Forked Globetail, Nemognatha scutellaris
3
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Three-striped Longhorn, Common Ringlet, Edith's Checkerspot, Southwestern Shortface
8
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Plant type
- Annual Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.