species 658 observations
Pepperbush
Croton humilis
Field notes
Supports All
25
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Goatweed Leafwing, Florida Leafwing, Red-banded Hairstreak, Angled Leafwing
8
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Common Ground Dove, White-winged Dove, Mourning Dove, Pelitropis rotulata
4
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Gray Hairstreak, Checkered White, Little Yellow, Reakirt's Blue
13
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Part shade
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.