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species 1,405 observations

Little Walnut

Juglans microcarpa

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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54 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Banded Hairstreak, Southern Tussock Moth, Bride Underwing, Pecan Leaf Casebearer Moth 41
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Red-headed Ash Borer, Southern Lyctus Beetle, Rustic Borer, Bimaculate Longhorn Beetle 6
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it California Black Walnut Pouch Gall Mite, Eastern Gray Squirrel, Eastern Fox Squirrel, Telamona excelsa 7

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Part shade
Moisture
Dry
Water use
Medium
Plant type
Perennial Shrub Tree

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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