species 140 observations
Lanceleaf Buckthorn
Rhamnus lanceolata
Field notes
Rhamnus lanceolata, the lanceleaf buckthorn, is a shrub species in the Rhamnaceae (buckthorn family), native to about 20 states in the south-central and midwestern US.
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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
Stigmella rhamnicola, Ancylis brauni, Fall Webworm Moth, Yellow-winged Oak Leafroller Moth
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Eastern Kingbird, White-winged Dove, Swainson's Thrush, Greenhouse Whitefly
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Toothed Miner Bee, Miserable Mining Bee, Cresson's Mining Bee, Margined Calligrapher
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Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Part shade
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.