species 6,945 observations
Big Bur-reed
Sparganium eurycarpum
Field notes
Supports All
18
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Putnam's Looper Moth, Cattail Borer Moth
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, American Coot, Sandhill Crane, Subtle Reed Beetle
12
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee, Common Bog Fly, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Pure Green Sweat Bee
4
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Part shade
- Water use
- High
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.