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  9. Gray-leafed Sierra Willow

species 165 observations

Gray-leafed Sierra Willow

Salix orestera

Status
native
Keystone
441 caterpillar species raised on Salix shrubs
Bees
1 specialist raised on its pollen
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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208 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Carpenterworm Moth, Mourning Cloak, Peppered Moth, Herald Moth 112
  • Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Large-toothed Miner 1
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Willow Apple Gall Sawfly, Willow Pinecone Gall Midge, Willow Rosette Gall Midge, Willow Redgall Sawfly 14
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Willow Bead Gall Mite, Ruffed Grouse, Small Willow Aphid, Bushtit 29
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Red Admiral, Miserable Mining Bee, Vancouver Bumble Bee 52

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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