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species 634 observations

Salton Milkvetch

Astragalus crotalariae

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

Field notes

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25 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Orange Sulphur, Queen Alexandra’s Sulphur, Gray Hairstreak, Ceraunus Blue 14
  • Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Pallid Habropoda 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Convergent Lady Beetle, Rocky Mountain Clearwing, Crotch's Bumble Bee, Yellow-faced Bumble Bee 10

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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