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  8. Eastern Gamagrass

species 12,991 observations

Eastern Gamagrass

Tripsacum dactyloides

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

7 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Byssus Skipper, Sugarcane Borer, Southern Corn Stalk Borer 3
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Reventazonia lawsoni 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Two-spotted Longhorn Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Margined Calligrapher 3

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
Moist
Water use
High
Deer resistant
Yes
Plant type
Ornamental grasses and sedges Perennial

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.

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