species 751 observations
Undergreen Willow
Salix commutata
Field notes
Supports All
364
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Homoglaea carbonaria, Willow Leafcone Caterpillar Moth, Carpenterworm Moth, Mourning Cloak
233
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Clark's Mining Bee, Frigid Mining Bee, Large-toothed Miner
3
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Willow Rose Gall Midge, Willow Apple Gall Sawfly, Willow Pinecone Gall Midge, Willow Rosette Gall Midge
17
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Willow Bead Gall Mite, White-tailed Ptarmigan, Rock Ptarmigan, Willow Ptarmigan
35
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Colorado Black-notched Bumble Bee, Bright Miner, Red Admiral
76
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Full sun Part shade Full shade
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.