species 266 observations
Heartleaf Plantain
Plantago cordata
Field notes
Plantago cordata is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family known by the common name heartleaf plantain. It is native to eastern North America, where it is distributed throughout eastern Canada and the eastern United States. Though it has a wide distribution, it is very localized, and populations have declined almost everywhere.
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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
Celery Looper Moth, Ruby Tiger Moth, Common Looper Moth, Common Buckeye
30
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Northern Plantain Flea Beetle
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Eastern Cottontail, Wild Turkey
2
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Margined Calligrapher, Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee, Common Ringlet
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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
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.