species 202 observations
Northern Witchgrass
Dichanthelium boreale
Supports All
14
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, Indian Skipper, Virginia Ctenucha Moth
4
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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
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Grasses and sedges
- Light
- Full sun Part shade Full shade
- Moisture
- Moist
- Plant type
- Ornamental grasses and sedges Perennial
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.