Top native dwarf and creeping willows
6 species, native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.
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Bog Willow
Salix pedicellaris
keystone
caterpillars
358
bees
10
hosts
23
food
62
flowers
119
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Grayleaf Willow
Salix glauca
keystone
caterpillars
256
bees
3
hosts
15
food
38
flowers
78
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Short-fruit Willow
Salix brachycarpa
keystone
caterpillars
249
bees
2
hosts
15
food
36
flowers
74
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Arctic Willow
Salix arctica
keystone
caterpillars
229
bees
2
hosts
14
food
33
flowers
74
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Rock Willow
Salix vestita
keystone
caterpillars
197
bees
1
hosts
12
food
22
flowers
57
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Net-leaved Willow
Salix reticulata
keystone
caterpillars
115
bees
2
hosts
8
food
53
flowers
35