species 182,538 observations
American Pokeweed
Phytolacca americana
Field notes
Supports All
180
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Southern Armyworm Moth, Yellow-striped Armyworm Moth, Giant Leopard Moth, Hawaiian Beet Webworm Moth
7
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Contarinia phytolaccae
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Cedar Waxwing, Gray Catbird, American Robin, Hermit Thrush
60
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Eastern Calligrapher, Fraternal Potter Wasp, Hump-backed Beewolf, Monarch
112
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Water use
- Medium
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Insect pests Rabbits
- Habit
- Creeping Multi stemmed
- Plant type
- Wildflower Herbaceous perennial Poisonous Weed
From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.