species 3,977 observations
Alderleaf Buckthorn
Rhamnus alnifolia
Field notes
Supports All
28
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Fall Webworm Moth, White-marked Tussock Moth, Western Sheep Moth, Ancylis brauni
15
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Plum Beetle
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
American Black Bear, Swainson's Thrush, Brown Bear, Greenhouse Whitefly
4
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Virginian Tiger Moth, Pure Green Sweat Bee, Confusing Furrow Bee
8
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Part shade Full shade
- Water use
- High
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.