species 12,253 observations

Green Carpetweed

Mollugo verticillata

Field notes

Supports All

28 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Dainty Sulphur 1
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Common Ground Dove 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Dusky-banded Leafwalker, Margined Calligrapher, Common Eastern Firefly, Garden Webworm Moth 26

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid Neutral Alkaline
Habit: Creeping Horizontal Spreading
Plant type: Annual Weed

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.