species 16,979 observations
Leafy Elephant's-foot
Elephantopus carolinianus
Field notes
Supports All
35
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Cremastobombycia ignota, Perilla Leaf Moth
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Fraternal Potter Wasp, Parancistrocerus pedestris, Calleida punctata
3
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Two-spotted Longhorn Bee, Gulf Fritillary, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Eastern Carpenter Bee
30
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.