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  8. Laurel Sumac

species 28,261 observations

Laurel Sumac

Malosma laurina

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

79 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Imperial Moth, Lebeau's Silk Moth, Caloptilia ovatiella, Cecropia Moth 14
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Yellow-rumped Warbler, House Finch, White-crowned Sparrow, Lesser Goldfinch 12
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Rhus Fairy Bee, Marine Blue, Peridot Sweat Bee, Tripartite Sweat Bee 53

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
Plant type
Perennial Shrub Tree

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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