species 6,586 observations
Starry Rosinweed
Silphium asteriscus
Field notes
Silphium asteriscus, commonly called starry rosinweed, is an herbaceous plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the eastern United States, from Oklahoma and Texas east to Florida and Pennsylvania. It is a widespread species found in a variety of open habitats, such as prairies, woodlands, and flatwoods.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Southern Emerald, Bordered Patch, Giant Eucosma Moth, Silphium Borer Moth
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Sunflower Burrowing-Resin Bee, Giant Sweat Bee, Hostile Leaf-cutter Bee, Yellow-faced Miner Bee
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Goldenrod Soldier Beetle, Black Diabrotica, Keeled Treehopper, American Goldfinch
5
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, American Bumble Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Zebra Longwing
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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 Part shade Full shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Moist
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Wildflower Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.