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  6. Acanthus Family
  7. Desert Honeysuckles
  8. Flame Acanthus

species 4,440 observations

Flame Acanthus

Anisacanthus quadrifidus

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

15 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Crimson Patch 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mexican Honey Wasp, Ruby-throated Hummingbird 2
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Cloudless Sulphur, Gulf Fritillary, Pipevine Swallowtail, Black-chinned Hummingbird 12

Children

  • Wright's Desert Honeysuckle

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Shrubs
Plant type
Perennial Shrub

From USDA PLANTS.

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