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  8. Silver Beachweed

species 12,741 observations

Silver Beachweed

Ambrosia chamissonis

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

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32 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Oso Flaco Flightless Moth, Western Tussock Moth, Virginian Tiger Moth, Oblique-banded Leafroller Moth 10
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Asphondylia ambrosiae 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it California Ground Squirrel, Brown-headed Cowbird, Red-winged Blackbird, Mourning Dove 21

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Shrubs
Plant type
Perennial Shrub Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.

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