genus
Goldenbanners
Thermopsis
Field notes
Children
- Golden Bean native
- Mountain Goldenbean native
- California Goldenbanner native
- Aaron's Rod native
- Spreadfruit Goldenbanner present
- Slender Goldenbanner native
- Lanceleaf Thermopsis
- Soft-haired Thermopsis native
- Thermopsis chinensis
- Santa Ynez Goldenbanner
- Ash-leaf Golden-banner native
- Robust False-lupine native
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.
Top native goldenbanners All
Native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.
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Golden Bean
Thermopsis rhombifolia
caterpillars
8
flowers
24
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Mountain Goldenbean
Thermopsis montana
caterpillars
6
bees
1
flowers
18
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California Goldenbanner
Thermopsis californica
caterpillars
6
flowers
10
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Slender Goldenbanner
Thermopsis gracilis
caterpillars
4
flowers
4
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Aaron's Rod
Thermopsis villosa
caterpillars
3
flowers
7
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Soft-haired Thermopsis
Thermopsis mollis
caterpillars
3
flowers
3
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Ash-leaf Golden-banner
Thermopsis fraxinifolia
caterpillars
3
flowers
3
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Robust False-lupine
Thermopsis robusta