Floodplain forests, alluvial swamps, tidal swamps, freshwater tidal marshes, seeps and seepage swamps, upland depression swamps, fens, beaver ponds, ditches, and other disturbed wetlands; occasionally in mesic upland forests. Common throughout Virginia
Its flowers are attractive to hummingbirds. Attracts bumblebees and honeybees. Gamebirds such as pheasants and quail eat the seeds, and deer browse the foliage
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Plant is quite aggressive and can form large colonies by self-seeding
The fruits are toxic if ingested and cause mild to moderate gastric irritation
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