species 1,450 observations
Arizona Desert-thorn
Lycium exsertum
Field notes
Lycium exsertum, the Arizona desert-thorn, is a species of flowering plant in the family Solanaceae. It is native to southern Arizona and northwestern Mexico. A large shrub reaching 12 ft (3.7 m), it is typically found in deserts and scrublands on slopes and alluvial washes.
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19
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Carolina Sphinx, Elsa Sphinx
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Potato Psyllid, Spotted Cucumber Beetle, Copestylum apiciferum, Copestylum fornax
8
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Costa's Hummingbird, Enchenopa permutata, Queen, Painted Lady
9
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
From USDA PLANTS.