species 882 observations
Sharpleaf Groundcherry
Physalis acutifolia
Field notes
Supports All
25
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Tobacco Budworm Moth, Corn Earworm Moth, Eggplant Leafroller Moth, Sweet Potato Armyworm Moth
5
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Broad-footed Cellophane Bee, Perdita lenis
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Wild Turkey, Colorado Potato Beetle, Orca, Clavate Tortoise Beetle
4
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Ligated Furrow Bee, Tripartite Sweat Bee, Ochraceous Chimney Bee, Angeles Striped Sweat Bee
14
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Annual Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.