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species 2,136 observations

Desert Starvine

Brandegea bigelovii

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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27 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Cucumberworm Moth 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Bighorn Sheep 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors California Bordered Plant Bug, Tiny Checkerspot, Queen, Hooded Oriole 25

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Vines
Plant type
Perennial Vine Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.

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