species 44 observations
Smooth Sunflower
Helianthus laevigatus
Field notes
Supports All
155
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Salt Marsh Moth, Virginian Tiger Moth, Silvery Checkerspot, Common Looper Moth
26
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Carpenter-mimic Leafcutter Bee, Oblique Longhorn Bee, Dark-veined Longhorn Bee, Pugnacious Leafcutter Bee
11
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Calycomyza platyptera
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Red-winged Blackbird, American Goldfinch, Eastern Fox Squirrel, Common Grackle
28
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Ligated Furrow Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Transverse-banded Flower Fly
88
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Eastern Red Bat
1
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.