Roughfruit Scaleseed

Spermolepis divaricata

Native to:
Mexico, United States
Roughfruit Scaleseed

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Apiaceae
Genus:
Spermolepis
Species:
Spermolepis divaricata
USDA Symbol:
SPDI2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white

Wildlife Benefits

Caterpillars:
★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes)