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species 15,156 observations

Mile-a-minute Weed

Persicaria perfoliata

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

3 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Hawaiian Beet Webworm Moth 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Song Sparrow 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Huron Skipper 1

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Vines
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Dry Well drained Moist
Habit
Dense Spreading
Plant type
Vine Weed

From NC State Extension.

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