genus

Velvetseed

Guettarda

Field notes

Children

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer: Trees
Plant type: Perennial Shrub Tree

From USDA PLANTS.

Top native velvetseed All

Native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.