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  8. Klamath Milkvetch

species 21 observations

Klamath Milkvetch

Astragalus californicus

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

Field notes

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32 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Clouded Sulphur, Queen Alexandra’s Sulphur, Orange Sulphur, Silvery Blue 15
  • Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Black-and-gray Leafcutter Bee 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Harbour Porpoise 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Yellow-faced Bumble Bee, Golden Northern Bumble Bee, Nevada Bumble Bee, Rocky Mountain Clearwing 15

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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