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  8. Desert Almonds
  9. Mojave Desert Plum

species 40 observations

Mojave Desert Plum

Prunus eremophila

Status
native
Keystone
309 caterpillar species raised on Prunus shrubs
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

48 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Tobacco Budworm Moth, Great Ash Sphinx, Tricolored Acrobasis Moth, Western Tent Caterpillar Moth 11
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Cedar Waxwing, American Robin, Mealy Plum Aphid, Song Sparrow 20
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Red Admiral, Monarch, Prunus Miner Bee, Mourning Cloak 17

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Shrubs
Plant type
Perennial Shrub

From USDA PLANTS.

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