species 14,492 observations
Texas Bindweed
Convolvulus equitans
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
Gem Moth, Morning-glory Leafminer Moth, Virginian Tiger Moth, Fall Armyworm Moth
7
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Calycomyza ipomaeae
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Melanoplus desultorius, Pallid-winged Grasshopper, Rainbow Grasshopper, Lakin Grasshopper
8
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Orange Sulphur, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, American Bumble Bee, Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee
15
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Vines
- Light
- Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry
- Water use
- Low
- Plant type
- Annual Perennial Vine Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.