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species 149 observations

Oklahoma Plum

Prunus gracilis

Status
native
Keystone
309 caterpillar species raised on Prunus shrubs
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

225 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth, Cecropia Moth, Tobacco Budworm Moth, Great Ash Sphinx 133
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Agrilaxia flavimana, Red-headed Ash Borer, Apple Twig Borer, Southern Lyctus Beetle 10
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Colorado Potato Beetle, Cedar Waxwing, Plum Finger Gall Mite, Wild Turkey 36
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Imitator Miner Bee, Miserable Mining Bee, Andrena rubi, Red Admiral 46

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Shrubs
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Dry
Water use
Low
Plant type
Perennial Shrub

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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