species 517 observations
Leathery Knotweed
Polygonum achoreum
Field notes
Supports All
87
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
White-lined Sphinx, Ruby Tiger Moth, Gem Moth, Pink-barred Pseudeustrotia Moth
31
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Red-winged Blackbird, Wood Duck, Common Gallinule, Song Sparrow
42
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Common Grass Skimmer, Pure Green Sweat Bee, Orange-legged Furrow Bee
14
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Annual Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.