species 3,633 observations
Bull Mallow
Malva nicaeensis
Field notes
Supports All
14
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Gray Hairstreak, West Coast Lady, Northern White-Skipper, Cotton Tipworm Moth
5
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Ornate Aphid, Alfalfa Snout Beetle, Aspidapion radiolus, Apple Tree Beetle
6
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Checkered-Skipper, Purplish Copper, Prickly Ceratina
3
Range
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.