species 23,584 observations
Dotted Gayfeather
Liatris punctata
Field notes
Supports All
137
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Blazing Star Clearwing, Wavy-lined Emerald, Ailanthus Webworm Moth, Master's Dart
8
-
Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Asphondylia lacinariae
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Brown Bear
1
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
American Bumble Bee, Painted Lady, Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Great Basin Bumble Bee
127
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry
- Water use
- Medium
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.