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  8. Sierra Biscuitroot

species 46 observations

Sierra Biscuitroot

Lomatium torreyi

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

18 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it White-tipped Ctenucha, Anise Swallowtail, Indra Swallowtail, Black Swallowtail 4
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Margined Calligrapher, Greater Sage-Grouse, Cone-snout Bee Fly 3
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Tripartite Sweat Bee, Moss's Elfin, Edith's Checkerspot, Lotus Hairstreak 11

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
Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.

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