species 7,472 observations
Fava Bean
Vicia faba
Field notes
Supports All
47
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Ipsilon Dart Moth, Long-tailed Skipper, Green Cloverworm Moth, Small Mocis Moth
9
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Broadbean Weevil
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Black Bean Aphid, Potato Aphid, Ground Weevil, Foxglove Aphid
15
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Valley Carpenter Bee, Common Flower Fly, Horse-fly Carpenter Bee, Woolly-tailed Marsh Fly
22
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
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Habit
- Erect
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.