species 11,480 observations
Robin's-plantain
Erigeron pulchellus
Field notes
Supports All
241
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Common Eupithecia Moth, Wavy-lined Emerald, Common Looper Moth, Parectopa plantaginisella
13
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Carpenter-mimic Leafcutter Bee, Pugnacious Leafcutter Bee, Sunflower Burrowing-Resin Bee, Hostile Leaf-cutter Bee
6
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Acmaeodera tubulus, Neolasioptera erigerontis, Asteromyia modesta
3
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Keeled Treehopper, Pissonotus brunneus, Large Fleabane Daisy Aphid, Wild Turkey
11
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Ligated Furrow Bee, Eastern Calligrapher, Arctic Skipper, Margined Calligrapher
208
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Ground covers
- Light
- Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Wildflower Ground cover Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.