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species 376 observations

Blochman's Ragwort

Senecio blochmaniae

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

Field notes

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35 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Oso Flaco Flightless Moth, Gem Moth, American Sunflower Moth, American Lady 7
  • Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Parallel Leafcutter Bee, Horn-faced Leafcutter Bee, Small Long-horned Bee, Colorado Mason 4
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Common Grass Skimmer, Plum-thistle Aphid 4
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors White-banded Crab Spider, Monarch, Painted Lady, Yellow-faced Bumble Bee 20

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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