species 278 observations
Short-rayed Alkali Aster
Symphyotrichum frondosum
Field notes
Supports All
185
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Pearl Crescent, Isabella Tiger Moth, Peppered Moth, Satyr Pug Moth
37
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Parallel Leafcutter Bee, Horn-faced Leafcutter Bee, Small Long-horned Bee, White-winged Fairy Bee
9
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Greater Sage-Grouse, Western Calligrapher, Ruffed Grouse, Brown Bear
7
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Monarch, Narrow-headed Marsh Fly, Ligated Furrow Bee, Colorado Black-notched Bumble Bee
132
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.