species 21,236 observations
Bog Myrtle
Myrica gale
Field notes
Supports All
86
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Common Eupithecia Moth, Impressive Dagger, Chain-dotted Geometer, Northern Pale Alder
71
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
American Beaver, Eastern Meadow Vole, Alder Spittlebug, Waterlily Leaf Beetle
13
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Variable Duskyface Fly, Banded Thintail
2
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Full sun Part shade Full shade
- Water use
- Medium
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.