species 1,251 observations
Texas Bush-clover
Lespedeza texana
Supports All
18
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Gray Hairstreak, Orange Sulphur, Silver-spotted Skipper, Green Cloverworm Moth
9
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Desmodium Leaf-mining Beetle, Three-spotted Treehopper, Wild Turkey, Northern Bobwhite
5
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Huron Skipper, Northern Rotund-Resin Bee, Red-banded Hairstreak
4
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.