species 23,486 observations
Dotted Loosestrife
Lysimachia punctata
Field notes
Lysimachia punctata, the dotted loosestrife, large yellow loosestrife, circle flower, or spotted loosestrife, is a flowering plant species in the family Primulaceae.
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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
Dark Fruit-tree Tortrix
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
4
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Macoupin County Sweat Bee, Lesser Maple Spanworm Moth, Golden Northern Bumble Bee, Golden Sweat Bee
5
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Ground covers
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Resists
- Wet soil
- Habit
- Erect
- Plant type
- Perennial Ground cover Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.