species 20,153 observations
Carolina Ruellia
Ruellia caroliniensis
Field notes
Ruellia caroliniensis, the Carolina wild petunia, is a wild petunia of the family Acanthaceae native to the southeastern United States. Its native range spans the eastern coast with the northernmost extent reaching New Jersey
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18
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Texan Crescent, Malachite, Cuban Crescent, Common Buckeye
7
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Acalitus ruelliae
1
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Spurred Ceratina, Eastern Lubber Grasshopper, Clouded Skipper
10
Children
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
- Moist
- Soil
- Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Habit
- Erect
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.