Whorled Milkwort features whorls of narrow leaves and small, colorful flowers. It is a resilient plant often found in open fields and roadsides.
Habitat
Grows in open fields and along roadsides.
Diet
Provides nectar for bees and butterflies.
How common
Common
Best time to see a Whorled Milkwort
The best time to see a Whorled Milkwort is May–July, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 1,071 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Not certain it is a Whorled Milkwort? What plant is this? walks through what to check first and the lookalikes that catch people out.
Recent Whorled Milkwort sightings near you
Live, research-grade observations from iNaturalist. Allow location to center the map on you.
Spotted a Whorled Milkwort?
Point Huck at any plant, bird, or animal and know for sure - plus a live map of where it is being spotted near you.
5,300+species
63national parks
50states