Sierran Woodbeauty
Drymocallis lactea
perennial herbView on Calscape
Wildlife Supported
Insects
Pollen · Spring
Early season pollen source for queen foraging and colony establishment
modHoney bee
Pollen · SpringSpring pollen source supporting hive nutrition
Mammals
Foliage · Year-Round
Spring and summer primary forage; winter emergency browse in Sierra habitats
higElk
Foliage · SpringSpring and early summer forage during new growth; preferred browse in meadow habitat
Seeds · Fall
Seed collection and caching for winter food stores; September-October peak
Seeds · Summer
Seed and fruit foraging; pre-hibernation food accumulation