species 2,408 observations
Narrow-leaved Loosestrife
Lysimachia quadriflora
Field notes
Lysimachia quadriflora, the fourflower yellow loosestrife, is a species of herbaceous plant in the family Primulaceae. It native to the eastern United States and Canada.
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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
Loosestrife Borer Moth, Sparkling Aterpia Moth
2
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Dark-footed Yellow Loosestrife Bee, Macropis patellata, Macropis steironematis
3
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Venus Cryptocephalus
1
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Sleepy Duskywing, Black-and-yellow Nomad Bee, Little Ebony Bug, Small-lined Acrobat Ant
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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
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Wet
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.