species 17,632 observations
Maize
Zea mays
Field notes
Supports All
256
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Corn Earworm Moth, Cabbage Looper Moth, Ipsilon Dart Moth, Fall Armyworm Moth
119
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Spotted Cucumber Beetle, Corn Blotch Leafminer
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Corn Leaf Aphid, Common Grackle, Corn Leafhopper, American Crow
107
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Two-spotted Longhorn Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Pure Green Sweat Bee, Spotted Pink Lady Beetle
24
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Conura, Aprostocetus, Perilampus fulvicornis, Anastatus
4
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Well drained
- Resists
- Black walnut
- Habit
- Erect
- Plant type
- Annual Edible Vegetable Warm season vegetable
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.