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Ecological relationships

Who uses this plant?

0CaterpillarsGenus host records with ranges including KY

5BeesSoutheastern regional records

Southeastern regional records · Triodanis

Individual names are not available yet.

1Specialist beesPollen specialists

Pollen specialists · Triodanis

—BirdsRecorded genus food-resource interactions; not a state feeding claim

Flies 1

Flower visits · Carlinville, Illinois, USA

Adult butterflies / moths 1

Flower visits · Carlinville, Illinois, USA

No records yet · Ants · Beetles · Other wasps · Other insects

Growing and identification

Safety has not been reviewed for this plant; check toxicity and thorns before planting.

Growing sources and scope

Bloom · “May to August” · Prairie Moon 2026 Cultural Guide · Nursery cultural guide; height in flower; moisture categories retained as printed
Flower color · “Purple” · Prairie Moon 2026 Cultural Guide · Nursery cultural guide; height in flower; moisture categories retained as printed
Height · “About 2 feet in flower” · Prairie Moon 2026 Cultural Guide · Nursery cultural guide; height in flower; moisture categories retained as printed
Life cycle · “Annual” · Minnesota Wildflowers
Light · “Full sun (6+ hours); Part shade (3–6 hours)” · Prairie Moon 2026 Cultural Guide · Nursery cultural guide; height in flower; moisture categories retained as printed
Soil · “Dry” · Prairie Moon 2026 Cultural Guide · Nursery cultural guide; height in flower; moisture categories retained as printed

Also known as

Clasping Venus Looking Glass; Clasping Venus's looking glass; Specularia perfoliata

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