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  8. Hairy Grama

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Hairy Grama

Bouteloua hirsuta

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

30 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Range Caterpillar Moth, Ottoe Skipper, Pahaska Skipper, Simius Skipper 12
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Red-winged Grasshopper, White Cross Grasshopper, Pallid-winged Grasshopper, Red-shanked Grasshopper 17
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Margined Calligrapher 1

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Grasses and sedges
Light
Part shade
Moisture
Dry
Water use
Low
Plant type
Ornamental grasses and sedges Perennial

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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