species 42,745 observations
Greater Burdock
Arctium lappa
Field notes
Supports All
38
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Painted Lady, Isabella Tiger Moth, American Lady, Virginian Tiger Moth
22
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Black Bean Aphid, Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw
11
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Patchwork Leafcutter Bee, Red Admiral, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Annulate Masked Bee
5
Children
Range
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
- Well drained
- Habit
- Erect
- Plant type
- Wildflower Edible Herbaceous perennial Weed
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.