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  7. Marsh Callas
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species 20,110 observations

Marsh Calla

Calla palustris

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

5 native animals
supported in the US
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Duckweed Weevil, American Black Bear, Eastern Calligrapher, Waterlily Aphid 4
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Green-winged Teal 1

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Moisture
Moist Wet
Soil
Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH
Acid Neutral
Resists
Wet soil
Habit
Spreading
Plant type
Herbaceous perennial Poisonous Water plant

From NC State Extension and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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