Plants that support Black-throated Sparrow
7 plants
Anglestem Buckwheat
Eriogonum angulosum
annual
year-round resident in appropriate habitat; seeds important dietary component
Bay Area native
California Indian Breadroot
Pediomelum californicum
perennial herb
post-breeding seed foraging Sep-Nov
Bay Area native
Coville's Lipfern
Myriopteris covillei
perennial herb
Uses fern clumps for shelter, roosting, and nest concealment in arid scrubland habitats
Bay Area native
Spring Lessingia
Lessingia tenuis
annual
Post-breeding seed consumption in desert and semi-arid scrub habitats
Bay Area native
Tall Coastal Plantain
Plantago subnuda
perennial herb
Seeds consumed during breeding season; plant provides nesting cover
Bay Area native
Tufted Poppy
Eschscholzia caespitosa
perennial herb
Desert and semi-arid specialist; seeds provide consistent food resource
Bay Area native