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  8. Bull Grass

species 603 observations

Bull Grass

Muhlenbergia emersleyi

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Supports All

8 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Green Cutworm Moth, Range Caterpillar Moth, Snow's Skipper 3
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Wild Turkey, Velvet-striped Grasshopper, Large-headed Grasshopper, Texas Range Grasshopper 5

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 Part shade
Moisture
Dry Moist
Water use
Low
Deer resistant
Yes
Plant type
Ornamental grasses and sedges Perennial

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.

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