species 1,181 observations
Torrey's Wild Licorice
Galium lanceolatum
Field notes
Galium lanceolatum, commonly known as lanceleaf wild licorice or Torrey's wild licorice, is a species of flowering plant native to the eastern temperate regions of North America. The name 'wild licorice' comes from the species' taste, similar to that of true licorice (genus Glycyrrhiza).
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31
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Bedstraw Hawkmoth, Gem Moth, Common Tan Wave, White-lined Sphinx
11
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Liriomyza galiivora
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Fleahopper, Wild Turkey, American Coot, Plant Bug
8
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Ringlet, Margined Calligrapher, Eastern Calligrapher, Virginia Ctenucha Moth
11
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.