species 539 observations
Lima Bean
Phaseolus lunatus
Field notes
Supports All
31
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Cassius Blue, Gray Hairstreak, Long-tailed Skipper, Southern Armyworm Moth
24
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Vegetable Leafminer
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Chilli Thrips, Latania Scale
2
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Anna's Hummingbird, Least Skipper, Little Yellow, Western Leafcutter Bee
4
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Vines
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Soil pH
- Neutral
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.