species 2,351 observations
Silky Beach Pea
Lathyrus littoralis
Field notes
Supports All
34
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Corn Earworm Moth, Western Sulphur, Clouded Sulphur, Marine Blue
10
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Broadbean Weevil
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Anna's Hummingbird, Red-winged Blackbird, California Quail, Black Bean Aphid
4
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
California Bumble Bee, Bufflehead Mason Bee, Fog-belt Bumble Bee, Golden Northern Bumble Bee
19
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.