species 921 observations
Wavyleaf Purple Coneflower
Echinacea simulata
Field notes
Echinacea simulata, commonly called wavy leaf purple coneflower, glade coneflower, or prairie purple coneflower, is a species of perennial flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the east-central states of the United States. Its natural habitat is dry, calcareous, open areas such as barrens and woodlands.
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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
Variegated Fritillary, American Sunflower Moth
2
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Parallel Leafcutter Bee, Protandrena albitarsis, Andrena helianthiformis, Big-cheeked Angled-Mason
4
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Typocerus deceptus
1
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Great Spangled Fritillary, Golden Sweat Bee, American Bumble Bee
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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.