species 427 observations
Needleleaf Rosette Grass
Dichanthelium aciculare
Field notes
Dichanthelium aciculare, commonly known as needleleaf witchgrass, is a perennial graminoid in the family Poaceae found throughout the Americas.
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13
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Tawny-edged Skipper, Leonard's Skipper
2
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Cerodontha angulata, Chalepus bicolor
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Red-winged Blackbird, Mourning Dove, Chipping Sparrow, Wood Duck
8
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Oak Treehopper
1
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Grasses and sedges
- Plant type
- Ornamental grasses and sedges Perennial
From USDA PLANTS.