species 10,022 observations
Desert Dandelion
Malacothrix glabrata
Field notes
Supports All
32
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Red-lined Moth, White-lined Sphinx, Alfalfa Looper
3
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Parallel Leafcutter Bee, Desert-dandelion Nomadopsis, Lovely-horned Fairy Bee, Olivaceous Mining Bee
5
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Elegant Blister Beetle, Hoplomachidea consors, Ornate Checkered Beetle, Painted Lady
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.