Big Headed Yellow Chaenactis

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Big Headed Yellow Chaenactis (Chaenactis glabriuscula var. megacephala) is a native annual herb that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow in dry open places, at elevations from 0-5200 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Annual herb

Color

Yellow

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Natural setting

Site type

Dry open places

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 4 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Common Eupithacia

Eupithecia miserulata

Spotted Straw Sun Moth

Heliothis phloxiphaga

Fall Webworm

Hyphantria cunea

Ni Moth

Trichoplusia ni

Alternative names

Common names:

Big-headed Yellow Chaenactis, Yellow Pincushion

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