genus
Montias
Montia
Field notes
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Annual Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.
Top native montias All
Native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.
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Blinks
Montia fontana
caterpillars
1
food
6
flowers
4
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Toadlily
Montia chamissoi
caterpillars
1
food
2
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Small-leaved Blinks
Montia parvifolia
caterpillars
1
food
1
flowers
18
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Narrow-leaved Montia
Montia linearis
caterpillars
1
food
1
flowers
7
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Howell's Montia
Montia howellii
caterpillars
1
food
1
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Diffuse Montia
Montia diffusa
caterpillars
1
food
1
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Dwarf Montia
Montia dichotoma
caterpillars
1
food
1