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Philadelphia Panic Grass

Panicum philadelphicum

Status
native
Keystone
17 caterpillar species raised on Panicum grasses and sedges
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

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29 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Tawny-edged Skipper, Indian Skipper, Least Skipper, Hobomok Skipper 15
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Wild Turkey, Red-winged Blackbird, Snow Goose, Common Ground Dove 14

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Grasses and sedges
Plant type
Annual Ornamental grasses and sedges

From USDA PLANTS.

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