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species 1,171 observations

Shortleaf Gayfeather

Liatris quadriflora

Status
native
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

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63 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Wavy-lined Emerald, Ailanthus Webworm Moth, Three-lined Flower Moth, Bleeding Flower Moth 5
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Palmetto Skipper, Gulf Fritillary, Fiery Skipper, Common Buckeye 58

Range

United States

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

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