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Symphoricarpos longiflorus is a species of flowering plant in the honeysuckle family known by the common names desert snowberry and fragrant snowberry. It is native to the western United States from the Great Basin to western Texas, as well as northwestern Mexico (Sonora, Chihuahua, Baja California). Symphoricarpos longiflorus grows in rocky desert habitat, sagebrush, chaparral, forests, woodlands, and other habitat. It is most often found in dry habitat types.

Plant type

Shrub

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Color

Pink

Flowering season

Spring

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Low

Plant communities

Pinyon-Juniper Woodland

Birds
Bees
Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 17 likely

Confirmed Likely

Six-plume Moth

Alucita montana

Dark Marbled Carpet

Dysstroma citrata

Euceratia castella