species 12,635 observations
Dotted Smartweed
Persicaria punctata
Field notes
Supports All
100
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Virginian Tiger Moth, Smeared Dagger, Nais Tiger Moth, Golden Looper Moth
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
Northern Cardinal, Redpoll, Sora, Dusky-banded Leafwalker
30
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Aster Cellophane Bee, Northern Paper Wasp, Metric Paper Wasp, Spotted Pink Lady Beetle
57
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Annual Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.