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species 139 observations

Lehua Papa

Metrosideros rugosa

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

7 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Philodoria splendida, Eupithecia monticolens, Scotorythra euryphaea, Scotorythra rara 6
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors ʻApapane 1

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

From USDA PLANTS.

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