species 12,467 observations
Waterpepper
Persicaria hydropiper
Field notes
Supports All
111
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Gem Moth, Ruby Tiger Moth, Ipsilon Dart Moth, Setaceous Hebrew Character
12
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
32
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Northern Paper Wasp, Acmon Blue, Common Grass Skimmer, Cherry Mining Bee
66
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
- Wet
- Plant type
- Wildflower Edible Herb Weed
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.