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  7. Simmondsia
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species 15,369 observations

Jojoba

Simmondsia chinensis

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

14 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Electra Buckmoth, Epinotia kasloana 2
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Gambel's Quail, Smoketree Sharpshooter, Bailey's Pocket Mouse 3
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors White-lined Sphinx, Queen, Orange-crowned Warbler, Sleepy Orange 9

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 Part shade
Moisture
Dry
Water use
Low
Deer resistant
No
Plant type
Perennial Shrub

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.

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