species 7,960 observations
Chaparral Whitethorn
Ceanothus leucodermis
Field notes
Ceanothus leucodermis, with the common names chaparral whitethorn or chaparral white thorn, is a species of shrub in the family Rhamnaceae. This Ceanothus is an importance browse for several types of ungulate, such as the mule deer and bighorn sheep, who prefer the new growth and shoots to the older, spiny parts.
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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
Ceanothus Stem Gall Moth, California Tortoiseshell, Pacuvius Duskywing, Pale Swallowtail
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Ceanothus Bud Gall Midge, Pacific Flat-Headed Borer
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Margined Calligrapher, White-bowed Smoothwing, Common Grass Skimmer, Western Yellowjacket
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Yellow-faced Bumble Bee, Echo Azure, Anna's Hummingbird, Convergent Lady Beetle
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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.