Mesic to dry upland forests, well-drained alluvial forests, rocky woodlands, barrens, clearings, old fields, and roadsides. Common throughout, except in far southeastern Virginia
This plant provides nectar for pollinators. Excellent cover for small mammals and birds. Blooms attract pollinators. Fruits are eaten by songbirds, mammals, and black bears. During the winter, birds and small mammals eat the seeds left from rotted fruit. Dead stems are used by stem-nesting bees
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Spines/Thorns
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