species 1,256 observations

Viscid Acacia

Vachellia vernicosa

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5 native animals
supported in the US

Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Perdita punctosignata 1
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Stenaspis solitaria 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Four-banded Nomia, Parosela Long-horned Bee, Costa's Hummingbird 3

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer: Shrubs
Light: Full sun
Soil pH: Alkaline
Drought tolerant: Yes
Plant type: Perennial Shrub

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.