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species 28,198 observations

Bog Bilberry

Vaccinium uliginosum

Status
native
Keystone
218 caterpillar species raised on Vaccinium shrubs
Bees
4 specialists raised on its pollen
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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255 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Moorland Clouded Yellow, Freija Fritillary, Garden Tiger, Marbled Carpet Moth 148
  • Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Bradley's Mining Bee, Blueberry Cellophane Bee, Carolina Miner Bee, Kalmia Miner Bee 4
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Scolioneura vaccinii 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Rock Ptarmigan, Willow Ptarmigan, Mallard, Common Raven 45
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Heath Bumble Bee, Variable Duskyface Fly, Pale-veined Emerald-bottle, Colorado Black-notched Bumble Bee 56
  • Sheltered animals Animals that nest or roost in it Blueberry Stem Gall Wasp 1

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Shrubs
Light
Full sun Part shade Full shade
Moisture
Moist Wet
Water use
Medium
Plant type
Perennial Shrub

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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