species 27,880 observations
Western Ragweed
Ambrosia psilostachya
Field notes
Supports All
81
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Ragweed Flower Moth, Chambers' Twirler, Ambrosia Seed Moth, Schinia sexplagiata
33
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Contarinia partheniicola, Asphondylia ambrosiae
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Ragweed Leaf Beetle, Pissonotus albovenosus, House Finch, Song Sparrow
36
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Dainty Sulphur, Yellow-winged Pareuchaetes Moth, Ironweed Curculio, Annulate Masked Bee
9
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
California Bordered Plant Bug
1
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Annual Perennial Wildflower
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.