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Wirestem Muhly

Muhlenbergia frondosa

Field notes

Muhlenbergia frondosa is a species of North American plant in the genus Muhlenbergia and a member of the grass family. Its common name is common satin grass or wirestem muhly. It is informally grouped with other satin grasses, which are other species in Muhlenbergia. It is a warm-season C4-photosynthetic grass.

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8 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Green Cutworm Moth, Striped Garden Caterpillar Moth 2
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Sharp-headed Sharpshooter, Velvet-striped Grasshopper, Provancherana tripunctata, Large-headed Grasshopper 6

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.