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Western Sycamore

Platanus racemosa

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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35 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Western Tiger Swallowtail, Two-tailed Swallowtail, Sycamore Borer Moth, Gelechia desiliens 6
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Pacific Flat-Headed Borer, Banded Alder Borer 2
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Sycamore Leafhopper, Western Sycamore Lace Bug, Sycamore Scale, Yellow-rumped Warbler 11
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Acorn Woodpecker, Hooded Oriole, Lazuli Bunting, American Crow 14
  • Sheltered animals Animals that nest or roost in it Macreurops longicollis, Western Bluebird 2

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Full sun
Moisture
Moist
Water use
Medium
Plant type
Perennial Tree

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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