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  7. Butcher's-brooms
  8. Butcher's-broom

species 24,647 observations

Butcher's-broom

Ruscus aculeatus

Status
present
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

8 native animals
supported in the US
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 6
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Old World Dome Sheetweaver, Stenus impressus 2

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Shrubs
Light
Part shade Full shade
Moisture
Dry Well drained
Soil
Sand Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH
Acid Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant
Yes
Resists
Dry soil Heavy shade Salt
Habit
Erect Mounding
Plant type
Shrub

From NC State Extension.

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