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  7. Willows
  8. Diplodictyae
  9. Cascade Willow

species 98 observations

Cascade Willow

Salix cascadensis

Status
native
Keystone
441 caterpillar species raised on Salix shrubs
Bees
1 specialist raised on its pollen
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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346 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Willow Leafcone Caterpillar Moth, Carpenterworm Moth, Mourning Cloak, Peppered Moth 217
  • Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Frigid Mining Bee 1
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Willow Apple Gall Sawfly, Willow Pinecone Gall Midge, Willow Rosette Gall Midge, Flat-headed Poplar Borer 22
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Willow Bead Gall Mite, White-tailed Ptarmigan, Ruffed Grouse, Bushtit 36
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Orange-legged Miner Bee, Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Red Admiral, Neighborly Mining Bee 70

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Shrubs
Plant type
Perennial Shrub

From USDA PLANTS.

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