species 5,686 observations
Greater Musk-mallow
Malva alcea
Field notes
Supports All
17
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Grey Pug Moth, Cotton Tipworm Moth
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
10
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee, Red-belted Bumble Bee, Black-horned Smoothtail
5
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.