species 19,035 observations
Gumbo Limbo
Bursera simaruba
Field notes
Supports All
74
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Caloptilia burserella, Dingy Purplewing, Elm Spanworm Moth
3
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Gray Catbird, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Summer Tanager, Blue-headed Vireo
60
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Hostile Leaf-cutter Bee, Tepanec Long-horned Bee, Margined Leatherwing Beetle, Polka-Dot Wasp Moth
11
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Resists
- Poor soil
- Plant type
- Tree
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.