species 24,779 observations

Puncture Vine

Tribulus terrestris

Field notes

Supports All

20 native animals
supported in the US

Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Grass Sharpshooter, Xerophloea peltata, American Serpentine Leaf Miner 3
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Dainty Sulphur, Checkered White, Texas Striped Sweat Bee, White Checkered-Skipper 17

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 Part shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained
Soil: Rocky Sand Loam
Drought tolerant: Yes
Habit: Prostrate Spreading
Plant type: Annual Weed

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.