species 7,362 observations
Bristly Sarsaparilla
Aralia hispida
Field notes
Aralia hispida, commonly known as the bristly sarsaparilla, is a member of the family Araliaceae. It can be found in eastern North America from Hudson Bay south to Indiana and from Minnesota east to Newfoundland. It prefers dry and sandy soil, and is a perennial that blooms in June and July. It has a rhizome that can overwinter up to 50 centimetres (20 in) above ground. It has ovate to bipinnately compound leaves with 10 centimetres (3.9 in), serrate, ovate to shield-shaped leaflets on short petioles. Fruits are dark and globose.
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Satyr Pug Moth, Argyrotaenia repertana
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
American Red Squirrel, Ivy Aphid, Oleander Scale, Eastern Bluebird
5
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Tricolored Bumble Bee, Chestnut Longhorn Beetle, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Canadian Tiger Swallowtail
22
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade Full shade
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.