species 152 observations
Sharsmith Pincushion
Chaenactis alpigena
Field notes
Supports All
29
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Schinia graefiana
1
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Colorado Mason, Osmia montana, Desert-dandelion Nomadopsis
3
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Yellow-fronted Bumble Bee, Forest Bumble Bee, White-spotted Midget, Painted Lady
25
Range
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.