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  8. Meadow Hawkweed

species 18,995 observations

Meadow Hawkweed

Pilosella caespitosa

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

60 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Civil Rustic Moth, Wood Tiger, Satyr Pug Moth 3
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Sow-thistle Aphid, Hairy Plant Bug, Ox-tongue Aphid, Pine Grosbeak 9
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Hobomok Skipper, Ligated Furrow Bee, Peck's Skipper, Tricolored Bumble Bee 48

Children

  • Pilosella caespitosa caespitosa

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Plant type
Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.

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