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species 1,181 observations

Sand Dune Willow

Salix cordata

Status
native
Keystone
441 caterpillar species raised on Salix shrubs
Bees
5 specialists raised on its pollen
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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512 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Viceroy, Dreamy Duskywing, Willow Leafcone Caterpillar Moth, Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth 296
  • Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Clark's Mining Bee, Frigid Mining Bee, Red-tailed Mining Bee, Wellesley Miner Bee 5
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Willow Pinecone Gall Midge, Willow Rosette Gall Midge, Flat-headed Poplar Borer, Eastern Poplar Buprestid Beetle 17
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Willow Bead Gall Mite, Ruffed Grouse, Common Lacehopper, Small Poplar Borer 53
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Cherry Mining Bee, Denticulate Nomad, Red Admiral, Pearl Crescent 141

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Shrubs
Light
Full sun
Plant type
Perennial Shrub

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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