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Little Leaf Sumac

Rhus microphylla

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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87 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Chinati Sheepmoth, Imperial Moth, Cecropia Moth, Darker Moodna Moth 21
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Aneflomorpha seminuda, Aneflomorpha rectilinea, Red-edged Saperda, Anelaphus moestus 4
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mesquite Borer, American Robin, Swainson's Thrush, Veery 24
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Gray Hairstreak, Painted Lady, Juniper Hairstreak, Apache Paper Wasp 38

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Part shade
Moisture
Dry
Water use
Low
Plant type
Perennial Shrub Tree

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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