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species 177 observations

Texas Almond

Prunus minutiflora

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

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161 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 92
  • 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 7
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Colorado Potato Beetle, Cedar Waxwing, Wild Turkey, Citrus Flatid Planthopper 32
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Red Admiral, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Monarch, Brown-belted Bumble Bee 30

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
Moisture
Dry
Deer resistant
Yes
Plant type
Perennial Shrub

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.

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