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species 4,801 observations

Net-leaved Willow

Salix reticulata

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

Field notes

Supports All

213 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Giant Sulphur, Mourning Cloak, Fall Webworm Moth, Willow Leafcone Caterpillar Moth 115
  • Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Clark's Mining Bee, Frigid Mining Bee 2
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Euura reticulatae, Willow Pinecone Gall Midge, Willow Rosette Gall Midge, Flat-headed Poplar Borer 8
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Small Willow Aphid, Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw 53
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Red Mason Bee, Red Admiral, Greater Bee Fly, Cryptic Bumble Bee 35

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Shrubs
Light
Part shade Full shade
Moisture
Moist
Plant type
Perennial Shrub

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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