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  3. Vascular Plants
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  5. Roses, Elms, Figs, and Allies
  6. Hemp, Hackberries, and Allies
  7. Hackberries
  8. Spiny Hackberry

species 726 observations

Spiny Hackberry

Celtis iguanaea

Status
maybe native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

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62 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Pavon Emperor, Silver Emperor, Banded Tussock Moth, American Snout 15
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Hackberry Rosette Gall Midge, Hackberry Aggregate Gall Midge, Hackberry Winged Gall Midge, Hackberry Thorn Gall Midge 20
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Hackberry Petiole Gall Psyllid, Hackberry Nipplegall Psyllid, Cedar Waxwing, Hackberry Star Gall Psyllid 23
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Io Moth, Hairy-headed Acrobat Ant, Tan Jumping Spider, Red-banded Leafhopper 4

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 Vine

From USDA PLANTS.

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