species 3,907 observations

Turpentine Broom

Thamnosma montana

Field notes

Supports All

8 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Black Swallowtail, Indra Swallowtail 2
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors California Scrub-Jay, Checkered White, Sara Orangetip, Urbane Digger Bee 6

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Shrubs
Light: Full sun
Water use: Low
Plant type: Perennial Shrub

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.