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

Dry soil 20 Poor soil 13 Erosion 9 Diseases 8 Insect pests 7 Fire 4 Black walnut 3 Heat 3 Pollution 3 Compaction 2 Humidity 2 Salt 2 Rabbits 1 Urban conditions 1 Wet soil 1 Wind 1

Form

Habit

Oval 2 Ascending 1 Erect 1 Horizontal 1 Irregular 1 Open 1 Rounded 1

Plant type

Poisonous 2 Tree 2 Edible 1