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  8. Antelope Bitterbrush

species 17,817 observations

Antelope Bitterbrush

Purshia tridentata

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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59 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Western Tent Caterpillar Moth, Behr's Hairstreak, Ceanothus Silk Moth, Western Sheep Moth 24
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Aceria kraftella, Colladonus geminatus 2
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Prunus Miner Bee, Gray Hairstreak, Blue Orchard Bee, Colorado Black-notched Bumble Bee 33

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
Moisture
Dry
Water use
Low
Plant type
Perennial Shrub

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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