species 77 observations
Hairy Checkerbloom
Sidalcea hirsuta
Field notes
Sidalcea hirsuta is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family known by the common name hairy checkerbloom.
It is endemic to California, where it grows in seasonally wet habitat throughout the north-central part of the state, such as vernal pools. It is found in the North California Coast Ranges, the Sacramento Valley and San Joaquin Valley, and the Sierra Nevada foothills.
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it



West Coast Lady, Two-banded Checkered-Skipper, Gray Hairstreak, Common Checkered-Skipper
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it

Globe Mallow Bee, Black-fronted Turret Bee
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors


Yellow-faced Bumble Bee, White-lined Sphinx, Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Ornate Checkered Beetle
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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.