species 26,190 observations
Flat-top White Aster
Doellingeria umbellata
Field notes
Supports All
176
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Harris's Checkerspot, Brown-hooded Owlet, Gnorimoschema gallaeasterella, Unspotted Looper Moth
19
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Nemorimyza posticata
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Spotted Pink Lady Beetle, Caribou
2
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Northern Paper Wasp, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Eastern Calligrapher, Eastern Yellowjacket
154
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Moist
- Habit
- Erect
- Plant type
- Wildflower Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.