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Oregon Sunshine

Eriophyllum lanatum

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Illustration of Oregon Sunshine (Eriophyllum lanatum)

Oregon Sunshine is a woolly-leaved native wildflower of rocky, open habitats throughout the Pacific Northwest and California, producing bright yellow daisy-like flowers from April through July. It grows in dense mats on exposed rocky hillsides and coastal bluffs. It is an excellent early-season nectar plant for native bees and butterflies.

Habitat
Rocky hillsides, coastal bluffs, and open dry slopes of the Pacific Coast
Diet
Nectar and pollen for native bees and butterflies
How common
Common

Best time to see a Oregon Sunshine

The best time to see a Oregon Sunshine is April–June, when about 67% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 9,815 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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