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  6. Pussypaw Family
  7. Montias
  8. Blinks

species 3,779 observations

Blinks

Montia fontana

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

11 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Enchoria lacteata 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 6
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Tripartite Sweat Bee, Meadowfoam Miner, Caerulean Miner Bee, Chlorops 4

Range

United States

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.

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