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species 114 observations

Park Willow

Salix monticola

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

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293 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Willow Leaf Blotch Miner Moth, Phyllonorycter salicifoliella, Willow Leafcone Caterpillar Moth, Carpenterworm Moth 172
  • Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Colourful Willow Miner Bee 1
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Willow Gall Limb Borer, Willow Apple Gall Sawfly, Willow Pinecone Gall Midge, Willow Rosette Gall Midge 18
  • 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 Anise Swallowtail, Northern Azure, Milbert's Tortoiseshell, Satyr Comma 66

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Plant type
Perennial Shrub Tree

From USDA PLANTS.

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