species 4,795 observations
Carolina Vetch
Vicia caroliniana
Field notes
Supports All
87
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Silvery Blue, Micrurapteryx occulta, Corn Earworm Moth, Green Cloverworm Moth
11
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Wild Turkey, Ruffed Grouse, Boll's Grasshopper, Ruby-throated Hummingbird
7
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Half-black Bumble Bee, Eastern Carpenter Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee
69
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Vines
- Light
- Full sun Part shade Full shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Moist
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Dry soil
- Plant type
- Vine Wildflower Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.