species 7,110 observations
Pacific Wax Myrtle
Morella californica
Field notes
Supports All
11
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Yellow-shouldered Slug Moth, Black-waved Flannel Moth, Chain-dotted Geometer, Stinging Rose Caterpillar Moth
7
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Red-breasted Sapsucker, Yellow-rumped Warbler
2
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
White-crowned Sparrow, Lesser Goldfinch
2
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
- Water use
- Medium
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.