species 9,457 observations

Common Elephant's-foot

Elephantopus tomentosus

Field notes

Supports All

26 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Cremastobombycia ignota, Perilla Leaf Moth 2
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Eastern Carpenter Bee, Two-spotted Longhorn Bee, Monarch 24

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Part shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained
Habit: Erect
Plant type: Wildflower Herbaceous perennial Weed

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.