species 12,068 observations
Mountain Pine
Pinus mugo
Field notes
Pinus mugo, known as mountain pine, dwarf mountain pine, scrub mountain pine, Swiss mountain pine, bog pine, creeping pine, or mugo pine, is a species of conifer, a pine native to high elevation habitats from southwestern to central and southeastern Europe.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Small Engrailed, Rusty Tussock Moth, Eastern Pine Elfin, Dusky Leafroller Moth
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Ribbed Pine Borer, Rust Pine Borer
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Pine Tortoise Scale, Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Red Mason Bee, Old World Swallowtail
2
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.