species 854 observations
Pomona Milkvetch
Astragalus pomonensis
Field notes
Supports All
34
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Marine Blue, Orange Sulphur, Silvery Blue, Harford's Sulphur
16
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Black-and-gray Leafcutter Bee, Pallid Habropoda, Scurfy Pea Carder Bee
3
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Harbour Porpoise, Humpback Whale, School Shark
3
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Crotch's Bumble Bee, Rocky Mountain Clearwing, Yellow-faced Bumble Bee, Painted Lady
12
Range
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
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.