species 16,736 observations
Sugar Bush
Rhus ovata
Field notes
Supports All
62
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Caloptilia ovatiella, Spotted Datana Moth, Dark Marathyssa Moth, Pink-washed Aristotelia Moth
7
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Vespid Wasp, Ruffed Grouse, American Robin, Swainson's Thrush
18
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Variable Checkerspot, Echo Azure, Monarch, Brown Elfin
37
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
- Moisture
- Dry
- Water use
- Low
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.