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Fun fact: This plant, commonly known as Locustberry or Shiny Locustberry, produces clusters of small, round fruits that change color as they ripen (from green to red to a deep, shiny black). These fruits are a ultra-high-energy food source for a vast array of wildlife, especially during times of scarcity. You might see white-crowned pigeons, songbirds, raccoons, opossums, squirrels, and even foxes and deer all visiting the same thicket to feed. In addition to its famous fruit, it serves as a crucial host plant for the larvae of several rare butterflies, including the Florida Duskywing (Ephyriades brunneus floridensis). The caterpillars eat its leaves, making the plant essential for the complete life cycle of these insects.🐿🦌🦊🐦🦋