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species 5,614 observations

Supplejack

Berchemia scandens

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

17 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Dogwood Borer Moth 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Common Ground Dove, American Robin, Mourning Dove, Common Raccoon 10
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Polyphemus Moth, American Snout, Four-toothed Mason Wasp, Long-tailed Aphideater 6

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Vines
Light
Part shade Dappled shade
Moisture
Well drained Moist
Soil
Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH
Acid
Drought tolerant
Yes
Resists
Wet soil
Habit
Climbing
Plant type
Vine Poisonous

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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