species 3,965 observations
Eastern Milk-pea
Galactia regularis
Field notes
Supports All
24
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Cassius Blue, Silver-spotted Skipper, Zarucco Duskywing, Io Moth
6
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Northern Bobwhite
1
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Perplexing Rotund-Resin Bee, Manee's Nomia, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Flat-tailed Leafcutter Bee
17
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Ground covers
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Moist
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Resists
- Poor soil
- Plant type
- Wildflower Ground cover Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.