species 2,961 observations

Spinach

Spinacia oleracea

Field notes

Supports All

29 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Cabbage Looper Moth, Fall Armyworm Moth, Fall Webworm Moth, Hawaiian Beet Webworm Moth 18
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Indian Cotton Jassid, Norvellina chenopodii, Saltbush Leaf-Fold Aphid, Black Bean Aphid 11

Range

United States

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: Well drained Moist
Soil: Organic
Soil pH: Neutral
Habit: Erect
Plant type: Annual Cool season vegetable Edible Vegetable

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.