species 9,819 observations
Devil's Backbone
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Field notes
Supports All
35
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
White-lined Sphinx, Ello Sphinx, Sumac Leaftier Moth, Ethelgoda texanana
4
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Common Ground Dove, Mourning Dove, Hyaline Grass Bug, American Crow
13
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Eastern Pine Elfin, Margined Calligrapher, Dainty Sulphur, Fiery Skipper
18
Children
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
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Habit
- Clumping
- Plant type
- Shrub Houseplant Poisonous
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.