species 671 observations
Shrubby Purslane
Portulaca suffrutescens
Field notes
Supports All
9
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
White-lined Sphinx, Purslane Moth, Variegated Fritillary, Mexican Tiger Moth
6
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Acmaeodera parkeri
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Wild Turkey
1
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Margined Calligrapher
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.