Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Giant Eriastrum (Eriastrum densifolium ssp. densifolium) is a native perennial herb that grows in Southern and Central California, primarily in the Central Coast region. It tends to grow in dunes and dry riverbeds and open slopes, at elevations from 0-9500 feet.

Plant type

Perennial herb

Sun

Full Sun

Site type

Dunes, dry riverbeds, open slopes

Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 1 likely

Confirmed Likely

Schinia aurantiaca