White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
Mammal
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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
5 plants
Red-Osier Dogwood*
Cornus sericea subsp. sericea
shrub
Foliage
Bay Area native
Keystone species
Cardinal Flower
Lobelia cardinalis
perennial herb
Foliage
Fragrant sumac
Rhus aromatica
shrub
Foliage
Bay Area native
Ponderosa Pine
Pinus ponderosa
perennial herb
Foliage
Bay Area native
Keystone species
Red elderberry
Sambucus racemosa
shrub
Foliage
Bay Area native