species 5,042 observations
Button Sage
Lantana involucrata
Field notes
Lantana involucrata, commonly known as buttonsage, is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family. It is native to the Neotropical realm, where it is widespread in well-drained areas.
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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
Gray Hairstreak, Lantana Stick Moth
2
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Herring-bone Leafminer
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp, Convergent Lady Beetle, Spotless Lady Beetle, Greenhouse Whitefly
4
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Fiery Skipper, Monarch, Gulf Fritillary, Painted Lady
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Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.