species 196,539 observations
Ribwort Plantain
Plantago lanceolata
Field notes
Supports All
131
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Baltimore Checkerspot, Ruby Tiger Moth, Common Buckeye, Bristly Cutworm Moth
19
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Marram Weevil
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
23
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Margined Calligrapher, Variable Duskyface Fly, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee
88
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
- Habit
- Erect
- Plant type
- Edible Herbaceous perennial Weed
From NC State Extension.