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  7. Gorses
  8. Gorse

species 42,293 observations

Gorse

Ulex europaeus

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

23 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Heath Knot-horn, Northern Blue, Blackthorn Blister Moth 3
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Latania Scale, Broom Psyllid, Scotch Broom Seed Weevil, Oleander Scale 6
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Heath Bumble Bee, Orange-belted Leafwalker, Orange-legged Furrow Bee, Clark's Mining Bee 14

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Shrubs
Plant type
Perennial Shrub

From USDA PLANTS.

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