species 286,124 observations
Common Dandelion
Taraxacum officinale
Field notes
Supports All
502
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Ruby Tiger Moth, Two-spotted Looper Moth, Isabella Tiger Moth, Common Looper Moth
83
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Ornate Yellow-marked Buprestid
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Greater Sage-Grouse, Goldenrod Crab Spider, American Black Bear, Redpoll
48
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Tricolored Bumble Bee, Tripartite Sweat Bee, Orange-legged Furrow Bee
369
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Aprostocetus
1
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Resists
- Compaction
- Plant type
- Wildflower Edible Herbaceous perennial Weed
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.