species 11,178 observations
Watershield
Brasenia schreberi
Field notes
Supports All
17
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Waterlily Borer Moth, Pondside Crambid Moth, Watermilfoil Leafcutter Moth, Polymorphic Pondweed Moth
5
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Polypedilum braseniae, Wood Duck, Common Gallinule, Mallard
10
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Waterlily Leaf Beetle, Hairy-necked Pondweed Beetle
2
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Wet
- Habit
- Creeping Multi stemmed Spreading
- Plant type
- Herbaceous perennial Water plant
From NC State Extension.