species 13,493 observations
Greenleaf Manzanita
Arctostaphylos patula
Field notes
Arctostaphylos patula is a species of manzanita known by the common name greenleaf manzanita. This manzanita is native to western North America where it grows at moderate to high elevations.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Brown Elfin, Epinotia miscana, Elegant Thorn, Epinotia subplicana
33
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Blueberry Mason Bee, Andrena principalis
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Manzanita Leafgall Aphid, Tamalia glaucensis, Band-tailed Pigeon, Northern Sickleleg
12
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Habropoda depressa, Yellow-faced Bumble Bee, Lupine Miner Bee
49
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Western Lynx Spider
1
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.