species 196 observations
Chinese Caps
Euphorbia crenulata
Field notes
Euphorbia crenulata is a species of spurge native to the western United States, especially California and Oregon. Its common name is beetle spurge. It blooms between May and August.
Read more on WikipediaSupports All
42
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
-
Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
White-lined Sphinx, Ello Sphinx, Sumac Leaftier Moth, Mouse-colored Euchaetes
4
-
Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Euphorb Mini-Fairy Bee
1
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Common Ground Dove, Mourning Dove, Hyaline Grass Bug, Cultellunguis americanus
13
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Tripartite Sweat Bee, Margined Calligrapher, Dainty Sulphur, Black-tailed Bumble Bee
24
Range
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.