species 4 observations
Plump Seeded Madia
Madia anomala
Field notes
Madia anomala is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common name plumpseeded madia. It is endemic to northern California, where it can be found on hillsides in the San Francisco Bay Area and adjacent mountains and valleys.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Darker-spotted Straw Moth, Small Heliothodes Moth
2
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Horn-faced Leafcutter Bee
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Margined Calligrapher
1
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Titus's Sweat Bee, Mylitta Crescent, Yellow-faced Bumble Bee, Woodland Skipper
5
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.