species 6,138 observations
Marsh Pea
Lathyrus palustris
Field notes
Supports All
56
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Silver-spotted Skipper, Labrador Tiger Moth, Corn Earworm Moth, Western Sulphur
14
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Broadbean Weevil
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Narrow-headed Marsh Fly, Black-shouldered Drone Fly, Fleahopper, Black Bean Aphid
10
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Tricolored Bumble Bee, Yellow-banded Bumble Bee, Banded Mud Bee
31
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.