species 41,381 observations
Spotted Spurge
Euphorbia maculata
Field notes
Supports All
76
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
White-lined Sphinx, Ello Sphinx, Sumac Leaftier Moth, Mouse-colored Euchaetes
6
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Euphorb Mini-Fairy Bee, Strange-winged Calliopsis
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
25
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Painted Lady, Golden Dung Fly, Two-lined Spittlebug, Orange-bearded Bluebottle Fly
43
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
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Resists
- Poor soil
From NC State Extension.