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Native butterflies and moths

Lepidoptera spp.

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Plants that support Native butterflies and moths

2 plants

Grayleaf Skullcap

Scutellaria siphocampyloides

moderate

perennial herb

Spring nectar source for adults

Bay Area native

Shortspike Hedgenettle

Stachys pycnantha

high

perennial herb

Host plant for native butterfly and moth larvae; critical for specialized herbivores

Bay Area native