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  6. Nightshade Family
  7. Boxthorns
  8. Torrey Wolfberry

species 380 observations

Torrey Wolfberry

Lycium torreyi

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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15 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Elsa Sphinx 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Rock Squirrel, Copestylum fornax, White-winged Dove, Sandhill Crane 6
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors House Finch, Queen, Painted Lady, West Coast Lady 8

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
Water use
Low
Drought tolerant
Yes
Plant type
Perennial Shrub

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.

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