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species 64,634 observations

Blackthorn

Prunus spinosa

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

86 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Cherry Ermine, Rusty Tussock Moth, Soothsayer Dart, Great Brocade 33
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Red Fox, Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw 32
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Red Admiral, Golden Dung Fly, Common Flower Fly, Greater Bee Fly 21

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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