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  8. Foxtail Bristle-grass

species 1,264 observations

Foxtail Bristle-grass

Setaria italica

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

19 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Fungus Grain Moth, Armyworm Moth, Fall Armyworm Moth, Green Cloverworm Moth 5
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 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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