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  8. San Diego Ambrosia

species 511 observations

San Diego Ambrosia

Ambrosia pumila

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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23 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Virginian Tiger Moth, Oblique-banded Leafroller Moth, Wavy-lined Emerald, American Lady 6
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Brown-headed Cowbird, Red-winged Blackbird, Mourning Dove, Lincoln's Sparrow 16
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Lesser Long-nosed Bat 1

Range

United States

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.

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