species 3,160 observations
Sleepy Catchfly
Silene antirrhina
Field notes
Silene antirrhina is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae known by the common names sleepy silene and sleepy catchfly. It is native to North America and has been introduced to South America and Europe.
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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
Long-winged Shade, Capsule Moth, Variable Capsule Moth, Campion Coronet
4
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Ragweed Leaf Beetle
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
California Quail, Song Sparrow, Wild Turkey, Lapland Longspur
5
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Red Admiral, Oblique Streaktail, Red Mason Bee
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Annual Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.