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  8. Hairy Sweet Cicely

species 12,415 observations

Hairy Sweet Cicely

Osmorhiza claytonii

Status
native
Bees
1 specialist raised on its pollen
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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11 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Black Swallowtail, Snowy Geometer Moth 2
  • Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Broad-faced Masked Bee 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it White-tailed Deer, Common Box Turtle 2
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Cresson's Mining Bee, Pure Green Sweat Bee, Spring Beauty Miner, Orange-legged Furrow Bee 6

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Full shade
Moisture
Moist
Deer resistant
Yes
Plant type
Perennial Wildflower

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.

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