species 5,152 observations

Purple Cudweed

Gamochaeta purpurea

Field notes

Supports All

4 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it American Lady, Omnivorous Platynota Moth, Everlasting Tebenna Moth, Chionodes fondella 4

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Dry Moist
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Resists: Dry soil
Habit: Erect
Plant type: Annual Weed

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.