species 5,295 observations
Sand Pine
Pinus clausa
Field notes
Supports All
111
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Pine Conelet Looper Moth, Polyphemus Moth, Imperial Moth, Small Engrailed
69
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Red-headed Pine Sawfly, Ribbed Pine Borer, Black Stem Borer
3
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Florida Harvester Ant, Atlantic Saltmarsh Cicada, Carolina Chickadee, Eastern Fox Squirrel
32
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Milkweed Assassin Bug, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Carolina Mantis, Halloween Pennant
5
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Minute Pirate Bug, Perilampus hyalinus
2
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained
- Water use
- Medium
- Soil
- Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Tree
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.