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Tahoka Daisy

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Status
native
Bees
9 specialists raised on its pollen
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

47 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Sagebrush Checkerspot 1
  • Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Horn-faced Leafcutter Bee, Short Sun-digger Bee, Dark-faced Longhorn Bee, Big-cheeked Angled-Mason 9
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Checkered White, Ligated Furrow Bee, Tripartite Sweat Bee, Orange Sulphur 37

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Dry
Water use
Medium
Deer resistant
No
Plant type
Annual Wildflower

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.

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