species 13,563 observations
Snow-on-the-mountain
Euphorbia marginata
Field notes
Supports All
84
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
White-lined Sphinx, Ello Sphinx, Sumac Leaftier Moth, Mouse-colored Euchaetes
6
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Euphorb Mini-Fairy Bee, Macrotera mellea, Strange-winged Calliopsis
3
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Fraternal Potter Wasp, Four-toothed Mason Wasp, Hyaline Grass Bug, Common Grass Skimmer
19
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Queen, Painted Lady, Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Gray Hairstreak
56
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained
- Water use
- Medium
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Habit
- Erect
- Plant type
- Annual Wildflower Poisonous
From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.