Wildlife & Human Uses
Phorodendron is larval host plant to a number of Lepidoptera, including the skipper buckthorn dusky wing (Erynnis pacuvius) which feeds on Phoradendron californicum.
Phoradendron is the preferred food of the phainopepla, a silky flycatcher. Males stake out and defend territories rich in berries which are produced during mating season.
Phoradendron californicum has long been used by native peoples.
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