species 2,085 observations
Dense-flowered Smartweed
Persicaria glabra
Field notes
Supports All
66
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
American Lotus Borer Moth, Eye-ringed Chionodes Moth, Ivana Leafroller Moth
3
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Common Gallinule, Red-winged Blackbird, Pennsylvania Flea Beetle, Disonycha conjugata
18
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Eastern Leaf-footed Bug, Red-headed Systena, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Least Skipper
44
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Annual Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.