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  8. White Leadtree

species 41,660 observations

White Leadtree

Leucaena leucocephala

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

6 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Dot-lined Angle 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Honeylocust Treehopper 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Painted Lady, Sea Grape Snail, Victoriana 3
  • Sheltered animals Animals that nest or roost in it Hook-billed Kite 1

Children

  • White Leadtree
  • Wild Tamarind

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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