species 57,077 observations
Great Willowherb
Epilobium hirsutum
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
Common Cosmet, Grey Pug Moth, Setaceous Hebrew Character, Ruby Tiger Moth
12
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
10
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Flower Fly, July Highflyer Moth, Woolly-tailed Marsh Fly
3
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Resists
- Wet soil
- Habit
- Erect
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.