species 20,683 observations
Desert Willow
Chilopsis linearis
Field notes
Chilopsis is a monotypic genus of flowering plants containing the single species Chilopsis linearis. It is known commonly as desert willow or desert-willow because of its willow-like leaves, but it is not a true willow – being instead a member of the catalpa family.
It is a shrub or tree native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It is commonly seen in arroyos and along riverbanks.
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Eucaterva variaria, Seraph Moth, Satole ligniperdalis
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Sonoran Flag-Bearer, Diceroprocta cinctifera, Gambel's Quail, Stink Bug
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Costa's Hummingbird, White-lined Sphinx, Hooded Oriole, Western Carpenter Bee
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained
- Water use
- Low
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Habit
- Erect Multi trunked Open Spreading Weeping
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.