species 41,206 observations
Yaupon Holly
Ilex vomitoria
Field notes
Supports All
79
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Henry's Elfin, Maple Spanworm Moth, Pawpaw Sphinx, Harris's Three-Spot
10
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Perdita floridensis, Colletes banksi, Colletes brimleyi
3
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Phytomyza vomitoriae, Red-headed Ash Borer, American Holly Leafminer
3
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Yaupon Psyllid, American Robin, Northern Mockingbird, Eastern Fox Squirrel
25
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Eastern Carpenter Bee, Monarch, Red Admiral, American Snout
38
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Full sun Part shade Full shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Moist
- Water use
- Low
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.