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  8. Little Barley

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Little Barley

Hordeum pusillum

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

14 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Armyworm Moth, Bordered Apamea Moth, Forage Armyworm Moth 3
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mourning Dove, White-winged Dove, Greater White-fronted Goose, Corn Leaf Aphid 11

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
Full sun
Water use
Medium
Plant type
Annual Ornamental grasses and sedges

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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