species 18,761 observations
California Aster
Corethrogyne filaginifolia
Field notes
Supports All
78
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Gabb's Checkerspot, Dichomeris baxa, Orange Tortrix Moth, Gnorimoschema subterranea
4
-
Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Parallel Leafcutter Bee, Short Sun-digger Bee
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Western Calligrapher, Black-footed Drone Fly
2
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Texas Striped Sweat Bee, Woodland Skipper, Yellow-faced Bumble Bee, Fiery Skipper
70
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
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.