species 31,492 observations

Black Crowberry

Empetrum nigrum

Field notes

Supports All

26 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Freija Fritillary, Northern Blue, Six-spot Groundling, Cranberry Blue 4
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Rock Ptarmigan, White-tailed Ptarmigan, Mallard, Common Raven 21
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Fox Sparrow 1

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 Moist Wet
Water use: Low
Plant type: Perennial Shrub

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.