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  8. Pale Indian Plantain

species 11,688 observations

Pale Indian Plantain

Arnoglossum atriplicifolium

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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41 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Phyllocnistis insignis 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Pitted Mason Wasp, Five-banded Thynnid Wasp, Four-banded Stink Bug Wasp 3
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Fraternal Potter Wasp, Four-toothed Mason Wasp, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Ligated Furrow Bee 37

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
Well drained Moist
Water use
Medium
Soil
Rocky Sand Loam
Soil pH
Acid Neutral
Deer resistant
Yes
Resists
Heat
Habit
Erect Vase
Plant type
Perennial Wildflower

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

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