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  8. Pycnobotrys-canadensia
  9. American Germander

species 36,187 observations

American Germander

Teucrium canadense

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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91 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Verbena Bud Moth, Strawberry Leafroller Moth 2
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Coppery Leafhopper, Large-tailed Aphideater, Western Aphideater 3
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Two-spotted Longhorn Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, American Bumble Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee 86

Children

  • American Germander
  • Southern Germander
  • Western Germander
  • American Germander

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Part shade
Moisture
Moist
Water use
High
Deer resistant
No
Plant type
Perennial Wildflower

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.

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