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species 46,292 observations

Spotted Lady's Thumb

Persicaria maculosa

Status
introduced
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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71 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Isabella Tiger Moth, Gem Moth, Ruby Tiger Moth, Ipsilon Dart Moth 5
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Redshank Mandrel 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 21
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Common Flower Fly, Common Grass Skimmer, Brown-belted Bumble Bee 44

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

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