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  8. Green Muhly

species 116 observations

Green Muhly

Muhlenbergia racemosa

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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9 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Green Cutworm Moth, Striped Garden Caterpillar Moth, Range Caterpillar Moth, Snow's Skipper 4
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Velvet-striped Grasshopper, Sharp-headed Sharpshooter, 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
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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