species 2,922 observations
Douglas' Milkvetch
Astragalus douglasii
Field notes
Astragalus douglasii is a species of milkvetch known by the common name Douglas's milkvetch. It is native to California and Baja California, where it can be found in many types of desert, valley, chaparral and woodlands, and montane habitats, usually below 8,000 feet (2,400 m) elevation.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Queen Alexandra’s Sulphur, Harford's Sulphur, Marine Blue, Orange Sulphur
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Black-and-gray Leafcutter Bee, Pallid Habropoda, Scurfy Pea Carder Bee
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Harbour Porpoise, Humpback Whale, Greater Sage-Grouse, School Shark
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Sara Orangetip, Convergent Lady Beetle, Acmon Blue, Yellow-fronted Bumble Bee
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Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.