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  7. Oatgrasses
  8. Flattened Oatgrass

species 1,173 observations

Flattened Oatgrass

Danthonia compressa

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

6 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Indian Skipper, Chryxus Arctic 2
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Laevicephalus sylvestris, Chipping Sparrow, Vesper Sparrow 3
  • Sheltered animals Animals that nest or roost in it Eurytoma obtusiventris 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
Water use
Medium
Plant type
Ornamental grasses and sedges Perennial

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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