species 10,519 observations
Painted Spurge
Euphorbia heterophylla
Field notes
Supports All
83
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Sumac Leaftier Moth, Sprague's Pygarctia, Giant Leopard Moth, Ello Sphinx
7
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Euphorb Mini-Fairy Bee, Macrotera mellea, Strange-winged Calliopsis
3
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Common Ground Dove, Mourning Dove, Hyaline Grass Bug, American Crow
13
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Picture-winged Fly, Black Stink Bug, Isodontia exornata, Guinea Paper Wasp
60
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Annual Perennial Wildflower
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.