Marsh Fleabane
Marsh Fleabane (Pluchea spp.)
Aromatic wetland shrub with pinkish blooms from summer through fall.
Ecology: Nectar for bees and butterflies; stabilizes riparian soils.
Fast Facts
- Grows in riparian, marshy or alkaline margins — flowers attract bees, butterflies, sphinx moths, hummingbirds and provide nectar in wet microhabitats.
- Dense stands offer protective cover for small birds and mammals and help stabilize soggy or saline soils along stream margins.
- Plays a role in riparian plant communities that filter runoff and support aquatic and terrestrial food webs.
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