White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
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Medium-sized tan deer with white tail underside and large ears. Browses Bay Area native plants; ecosystem impact includes seed dispersal and vegetation management, though garden conflicts arise.
Plants that support White-tailed Deer
4 plants
Fragrant sumac
Rhus aromatica
shrub
Browsing shrub leaves and stems, especially in winter
Bay Area native
Ponderosa Pine
Pinus ponderosa
perennial herb
Browsing on low branches during severe winters
Bay Area nativeKeystone species
Red elderberry
Sambucus racemosa
shrub
Browse foliage and twigs; preference increases in winter as other food scarce
Bay Area native
Red-Osier Dogwood*
Cornus sericea subsp. sericea
shrub
Browse on stems and leaves; particularly important winter forage when snow limits other resources
Bay Area nativeKeystone species