Top native legumes, milkworts, and allies

2 species, native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.

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2 native plants

Sun and shade

Light

Soil and water

Moisture

Dry 1 Well drained 2 Moist 2

Water use

Soil

Sand 2 Loam 2 Clay 2 Organic 2

Soil pH

Toughness

Drought tolerant

Resists

Pollution 2 Salt 2 Black walnut 1 Dry soil 1 Fire 1 Heat 1 Poor soil 1

Form

Plant type

Poisonous 2 Tree 2 Edible 1