species 9,376 observations

Seedbox

Ludwigia alternifolia

Field notes

Supports All

52 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Vine Sphinx, Pearly Wood-nymph, Gaudy Sphinx, Black Langessa Moth 4
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Pelenomus 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Margined Calligrapher, Least Skipper, American Bumble Bee, Ligated Furrow Bee 47

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 sun
Moisture: Moist Wet
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid
Resists: Heat Wet soil
Habit: Ascending Erect
Plant type: Perennial Wildflower Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.