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  8. Fetid Marigold

species 3,442 observations

Fetid Marigold

Dyssodia papposa

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

Field notes

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6 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Dainty Sulphur, Zebra Caterpillar Moth, Virginian Tiger Moth 3
  • Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Melissodes verbesinarum 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Lewis' Soldier Beetle 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Tripartite Sweat Bee 1

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
Annual Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.

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