Symphoricarpos occidentalis
Western Snowberry, Wolfberry
Also known as: Symphoria occidentalis R.Br. +3 more
- Symphoria occidentalis R.Br.
- Symphoricarpos heyeri (Dieck) Dippel
- Symphoricarpos occidentalis var. heyeri Dieck
- Symphoricarpos occidentalis var. quercifolia A.Nelson
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caprifoliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Originating in North America, Symphoricarpos occidentalis (commonly known as Western Snowberry or Wolfberry) is a shrub belonging to the Caprifoliaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Subarctic America, Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alberta, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Manitoba, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Northwest Territories, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Québec, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany, New York