San Diego Tarweed

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

San Diego Tarweed (Hemizonia paniculata) is a rare native annual herb that grows in Southern and Central California, primarily in the South Coast and Peninsular Range regions. It tends to grow in dry foothills and mesas, at elevations from 0-1000 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Annual herb

Size

3 ft Tall

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Natural setting

Site type

Dry foothills, mesas

Plant communities

Valley Grassland

Wildlife supported

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 3 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Chionodes nanodella

Cyclophora dataria

Spotted Straw Sun Moth

Heliothis phloxiphaga

Alternative names

Common names:

San Diego Tarweed

Botanical names:

Hemizonia paniculata

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