species 2,603 observations
Sesame
Sesamum indicum
Field notes
Supports All
14
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Sesame Leafroller, Carolina Sphinx, Soybean Looper Moth, Tobacco Budworm Moth
4
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Indian Cotton Jassid
1
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Worthy Longhorn, Ligated Furrow Bee, Common House Fly, Neotropical Red Paper Wasp
9
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.