species 53,487 observations
Bearberry
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Field notes
Supports All
144
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Hoary Elfin, Brown Elfin, Freija Fritillary, Western Sheep Moth
23
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Blueberry Mason Bee, Blueberry Cellophane Bee, Andrena principalis, Colletes productus
4
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Manzanita Leafgall Aphid, Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw
23
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Vancouver Bumble Bee, Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee, Yellow-faced Bumble Bee
94
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Ground covers
- Light
- Full sun Part shade Dappled shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained
- Water use
- Low
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Perennial Shrub Ground cover
From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.