species 112,062 observations
Common Toadflax
Linaria vulgaris
Field notes
Linaria vulgaris, the common toadflax, is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae, native to Europe, and northern, central and eastern Asia. It has also been introduced to North America and is now common there.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Wormwood Pug, Common Buckeye, Sesame Leafroller, Gorgone Checkerspot
5
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Toadflax Stem Weevil
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Golden Northern Bumble Bee, Nevada Bumble Bee, Half-black Bumble Bee
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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
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained
- Soil pH
- Alkaline
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.