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species 602 observations

Marsh Rattlesnake Master

Eryngium aquaticum

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

61 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Coleotechnites eryngiella, Black Swallowtail 2
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Cerceris insolita 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Milkweed Assassin Bug, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Fraternal Potter Wasp, Hunter's Little Paper Wasp 58

Children

  • Marsh Eryngo

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Moisture
Wet
Soil
Sand Loam Organic
Soil pH
Acid
Deer resistant
Yes
Resists
Dry soil Erosion Poor soil
Habit
Clumping
Plant type
Wildflower Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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