species 10,514 observations
Dwarf Plantain
Plantago virginica
Field notes
Supports All
46
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Common Buckeye, Parectopa plantaginisella, Celery Looper Moth, Ruby Tiger Moth
33
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Northern Plantain Flea Beetle
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Rosy Apple Aphid, Eastern Cottontail, Wild Turkey, Leaf Beetle
4
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Margined Calligrapher, Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee, Common Ringlet
8
Range
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
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.