species 4,556 observations
Redbay
Tamala borbonia
Field notes
Tamala borbonia or redbay is a small, evergreen tree in the laurel family (Lauraceae), native to the southeastern United States and the Bahamas. It belongs to the genus Tamala, which contains three species of evergreen trees native to the region. Tamala borbonia has several common names including tisswood, scrubbay, shorebay, and swampbay.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Palamedes Swallowtail, Spicebush Swallowtail, Eastern Giant Swallowtail, Phyllocnistis hyperpersea
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Red Bay Psyllid, American Robin, Eastern Bluebird, Yellow-rumped Warbler
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Tropical Orbweaver, Rugose-chested Sweat Bee, Metallic Epauletted-Sweat Bee
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
From USDA PLANTS.