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  8. Low Pussytoes

species 2,680 observations

Low Pussytoes

Antennaria dimorpha

Status
native
Bees
1 specialist raised on its pollen
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

19 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it American Lady, Telethusia ovalis, White-spotted Midget 3
  • Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Small Long-horned Bee 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Greater Sage-Grouse 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Orange-legged Furrow Bee, Silvery Blue, Juniper Hairstreak, Early Tachinid Fly 14

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Full sun
Moisture
Dry
Water use
Low
Plant type
Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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