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  8. Sidebeak Pencilflower

species 6,071 observations

Sidebeak Pencilflower

Stylosanthes biflora

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

20 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Barred Yellow, Red-necked Peanutworm Moth 2
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Little Yellow, American Bumble Bee, Variegated Fritillary, Great Golden Digger Wasp 18

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Ground covers
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Dry Well drained Moist
Soil
Sand Clay
Soil pH
Acid
Drought tolerant
Yes
Resists
Dry soil
Habit
Ascending Climbing Erect Horizontal
Plant type
Wildflower Ground cover Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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