species 107 observations
Klamath Fleabane
Erigeron klamathensis
Field notes
Erigeron klamathensis is a North American species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common name Klamath fleabane or Klamath daisy. It had been collected by botanists for many years and generally regarded as part of E. foliosus. It was not recognized as a distinct species until 2004.
Erigeron klamathensis is native to the Klamath Ranges of southwestern Oregon and northwestern California. It is a perennial herb up to 20 cm (8 inches) tall, producing a woody taproot. The stem is covered with stiff, straight hairs, unlike some related species. Leaves are most on the stem rather than crowded close to the ground. Each stem can produce 1–5 flower heads, each with as many as 30 purple or lavender ray florets surrounding numerous yellow disc florets.
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it



Wavy-lined Emerald, Parectopa plantaginisella, Northern Checkerspot, White-lined Sphinx 5
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it



Pugnacious Leafcutter Bee, Horn-faced Leafcutter Bee, Small Long-horned Bee, Colorado Mason
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it

Asteromyia modesta, Rhopalomyia erigerontis
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors



Ligated Furrow Bee, Margined Calligrapher, Tripartite Sweat Bee, Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee
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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.