species 1,698 observations

Black Poisonwood

Metopium brownei

Field notes

Metopium brownei (also known as chechem, chechen, or black poisonwood) is a species of plant in the family Anacardiaceae.

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9 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Episimus augmentana 1
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Great Kiskadee, Tropical Kingbird, Golden-fronted Woodpecker, Clay-colored Thrush 7
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Yojoa Scrub-Hairstreak 1

Key traits

Layer: Trees
Plant type: Perennial Shrub Tree

From USDA PLANTS.