Species PlantsBlue Toadflax

Blue Toadflax

Nuttallanthus canadensis

CommonPlant
Illustration of Blue Toadflax (Nuttallanthus canadensis)

Blue Toadflax is a delicate plant with slender stems and small, pale blue flowers. It is a common sight in fields and roadsides, often forming large colonies.

Habitat
It grows in fields, open woods, and along roadsides.
Diet
The flowers attract small bees and other pollinators.
How common
Common

Best time to see a Blue Toadflax

The best time to see a Blue Toadflax is March–May, when about 72% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 24,069 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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