species 856 observations
Chaffweed
Lysimachia minima
Field notes
Lysimachia minima (chaffweed) is a 1-4 inch (2–10 cm) perennial herb in the primula family (Primulaceae). A cosmopolitan species, this small plant is native widely across North America and Eurasia. It can be found growing in moist soils and seasonal pools.
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6
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Loosestrife Borer Moth
1
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Fringed Loosestrife Oil Bee
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Black Bean Aphid
1
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Ligated Furrow Bee
3
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.