Wolfberry

Wolfberry (Lycium spp.)

This thorny shrub blooms in the spring, and has purple flowers and red-orange berries.

Ecology: Fruits feed birds and mammals; nectar supports native bees.

Fast Facts

  • Produces fleshy orange/red berries eaten and dispersed by birds and mammals; fruits also provide winter food.
  • Flowers attract bees, hummingbirds and other pollinators; dense, thorny growth provides protective nesting/cover for birds and small mammals.
  • Tolerant of a range of soils — useful in transition zones and shrubland for habitat connectivity.
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*****Liberty Wildlife Cannot Take Ducks, Geese or Lovebirds at this time *****

Liberty Wildlife is following proper protocols and taking precautions to prevent the spread of the avian flu in our facility and the community. Currently, we have been advised to not take any waterfowl (ducks or geese) to help minimize exposure to other animals. All waterfowl that are sick/injured should be transported to our partner Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG).

Veterinary Emergency Group
7210 W Ray Rd                              2196 E Camelback
Chandler, AZ 85226                     Phoenix, AZ 85016
(I-10 & Ray Rd)                             (Biltmore Area)

You can also call East Valley Wildlife to ask their current availability for ducks/geese: 480-814-9339

Crystal’s Critter Haven is another resource: Text  480-220-6930 with a picture of the animal and cross-streets

We also have been advised to not take in lovebirds anymore. Please try any of the groups above. Thank you for understanding.

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