species 114,198 observations
Red-berried Elder
Sambucus racemosa
Field notes
Supports All
90
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Cecropia Moth, Virginian Tiger Moth, Fall Webworm Moth, Spotted Apatelodes Moth
20
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Elder Aphid, Mallard, American Robin, Common Raven
45
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Evodinus monticola, Stictocephala terminalis, Neighborly Mining Bee, Currant Pug
25
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Full sun Part shade Full shade
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.