species 6,472 observations
Palmer's Agave
Agave palmeri
Field notes
Supports All
22
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Arizona Giant-Skipper, Huachuca Giant-Skipper
2
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Speckled Agave Weevil
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Wild Turkey, Scott's Oriole, White-eared Hummingbird, Montezuma Quail
5
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Lesser Long-nosed Bat, Anna's Hummingbird, Black-chinned Hummingbird, Broad-billed Hummingbird
14
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry
- Water use
- Low
- Plant type
- Perennial Shrub Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.