species 48,380 observations
Sacred Datura
Datura wrightii
Field notes
Supports All
52
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Carolina Sphinx, Potato Tuber Moth, Pink-spotted Hawkmoth, Tobacco Budworm Moth
5
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Datura Weevil
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Margined Calligrapher, Large-tailed Aphideater, Red-winged Blackbird, Orange-legged Drone Fly
7
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Texas Striped Sweat Bee, White-lined Sphinx, American Bumble Bee, Oblique Streaktail
38
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Eschatocrepis constrictus
1
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained
- Water use
- Medium
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Herbaceous perennial Poisonous
From NC State Extension and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.