species 29,663 observations
Spanish Broom
Spartium junceum
Field notes
Supports All
11
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Genista Broom Moth, Celypha Moth
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Laburnum Aphid, Ornate Checkered Beetle, Jumping Plant Bug, Oleander Scale
6
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Banded Mud Bee, Mountain Mason Bee, Variable Checkerspot
3
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Full sun
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Resists
- Erosion
- Habit
- Broad Erect Multi stemmed Rounded
- Plant type
- Shrub
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.